COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 添 is built
Traditional etymology note: 氵 (water) suggests the meaning, while 忝 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 添 (tiān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to add; to increase; to replenish
tiānTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
tiān
添
to add; to increase; to replenish
Common words
tiān jiā
添加
to add; to increase
zēng tiān
增添
to add; to increase
tiān jiā jì
添加剂
additive; food additive
huà shé tiān zú
画蛇添足
lit. draw legs on a snake (idiom); fig. to ruin the effect by adding sth superfluous; to overdo it
jǐn shàng tiān huā
锦上添花
lit. add flowers to brocade (idiom); fig. to give sth additional splendor; to provide the crowning touch; (derog.) to benefit sb who is already well off
tiān
添
to add; to increase; to replenish
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
添
添
添
添
添
添
添
添
LEARNING TIP
Remember 添
Say “tiān” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
tiān jiā
to add; to increase
zēng tiān
to add; to increase
tiān jiā jì
additive; food additive
huà shé tiān zú
lit. draw legs on a snake (idiom); fig. to ruin the effect by adding sth superfluous; to overdo it
jǐn shàng tiān huā
lit. add flowers to brocade (idiom); fig. to give sth additional splendor; to provide the crowning touch; (derog.) to benefit sb who is already well off
tiān
to add; to increase; to replenish
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“添”。
Zhège zì shì “tiān”.
This character is “添”.
我正在学习“添”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “tiān” zì.
I am learning the character “添”.
请写一遍“添”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “tiān”.
Please write “添” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 添?
添 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 添 (tiān) mean?
添 (tiān) means to add; to increase; to replenish.
What is the radical of 添?
The radical of 添 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.