COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 沌 is built
Traditional etymology note: 氵 (water) suggests the meaning, while 屯 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 沌 (dùn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
used in 混沌[hun4dun4]
dùnTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
dùn
沌
used in 混沌[hun4dun4]
Common words
dùn
沌
used in 混沌[hun4dun4]
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 沌
Say “dùn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
dùn
used in 混沌[hun4dun4]
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“沌”。
Zhège zì shì “dùn”.
This character is “沌”.
我正在学习“沌”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “dùn” zì.
I am learning the character “沌”.
请写一遍“沌”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “dùn”.
Please write “沌” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 沌?
沌 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 沌 (dùn) mean?
沌 (dùn) means used in 混沌[hun4dun4].
What is the radical of 沌?
The radical of 沌 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.