COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 玳 is built
Traditional etymology note: 王 (jade) suggests the meaning, while 代 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 玳 (dài) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
tortoise shell
dàiTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
dài
玳
tortoise shell
Common words
dài
玳
tortoise shell
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 玳
Say “dài” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 玳
Common words and phrases
dài
tortoise shell
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“玳”。
Zhège zì shì “dài”.
This character is “玳”.
我正在学习“玳”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “dài” zì.
I am learning the character “玳”.
请写一遍“玳”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “dài”.
Please write “玳” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 玳?
玳 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 玳 (dài) mean?
玳 (dài) means tortoise shell.
What is the radical of 玳?
The radical of 玳 is 王, associated with Not yet classified.