COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 典 is built
Traditional etymology note: Two hands 八 holding a book 冊
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How to Write 典 (diǎn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
canon
diǎnTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
diǎn
典
canon
Common words
cí diǎn
词典
dictionary; also written 辭典|辞典[ci2 dian3]
zì diǎn
字典
Chinese character dictionary (containing entries for single characters, contrasted with a 詞典|词典[ci2 dian3], which has entries for words of one or more characters); (coll.) dictionary
jīng diǎn
经典
the classics; scriptures; classical; classic (example, case etc)
diǎn lǐ
典礼
ceremony; celebration
diǎn xíng
典型
model; typical case; archetype; typical
gǔ diǎn
古典
classical
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
典
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典
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典
典
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 典
Say “diǎn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 典
Common words and phrases
cí diǎn
dictionary; also written 辭典|辞典[ci2 dian3]
zì diǎn
Chinese character dictionary (containing entries for single characters, contrasted with a 詞典|词典[ci2 dian3], which has entries for words of one or more characters); (coll.) dictionary
jīng diǎn
the classics; scriptures; classical; classic (example, case etc)
diǎn lǐ
ceremony; celebration
diǎn xíng
model; typical case; archetype; typical
gǔ diǎn
classical
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“典”。
Zhège zì shì “diǎn”.
This character is “典”.
我正在学习“典”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “diǎn” zì.
I am learning the character “典”.
请写一遍“典”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “diǎn”.
Please write “典” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 典?
典 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 典 (diǎn) mean?
典 (diǎn) means canon.
What is the radical of 典?
The radical of 典 is 八, associated with Not yet classified.