COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 担 is built
Traditional etymology note: 扌 (hand) suggests the meaning, while 旦 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 担 (dān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to undertake
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STROKE BY STROKE
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
dān
担
to undertake
Common words
dān xīn
担心
anxious; worried; uneasy; to worry
chéng dān
承担
to undertake; to assume (responsibility etc)
dān rèn
担任
to hold a governmental office or post; to assume office of; to take charge of; to serve as
fù dān
负担
to bear (an expense, a responsibility etc); burden
dān yōu
担忧
to worry; to be concerned
dān bǎo
担保
to guarantee; to vouch for
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 担
Say “dān” 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 担
Common words and phrases
dān xīn
anxious; worried; uneasy; to worry
chéng dān
to undertake; to assume (responsibility etc)
dān rèn
to hold a governmental office or post; to assume office of; to take charge of; to serve as
fù dān
to bear (an expense, a responsibility etc); burden
dān yōu
to worry; to be concerned
dān bǎo
to guarantee; to vouch for
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“担”。
Zhège zì shì “dān”.
This character is “担”.
我正在学习“担”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “dān” zì.
I am learning the character “担”.
请写一遍“担”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “dān”.
Please write “担” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 担?
担 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 担 (dān) mean?
担 (dān) means to undertake.
What is the radical of 担?
The radical of 担 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.