COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 颠 is built
Traditional etymology note: 页 (head) suggests the meaning, while 真 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 颠 (diān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
top (of the head)
diānTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 16 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
diān
颠
top (of the head)
Common words
diān bǒ
颠簸
to be jolted around (car on a bumpy road, boat on a rough sea, aircraft experiencing turbulence); (fig.) to undergo a rough experience
diān dǎo
颠倒
to turn upside down; to reverse; back to front; confused
diān fù
颠覆
to topple (i.e. knock over); to capsize; fig. to overturn (a regime, by plotting or subversion); to undermine
diān dǎo hēi bái
颠倒黑白
lit. to invert black and white (idiom); to distort the truth deliberately; to misrepresent the facts; to invert right and wrong
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 颠
Say “diān” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 16 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 颠
Common words and phrases
diān bǒ
to be jolted around (car on a bumpy road, boat on a rough sea, aircraft experiencing turbulence); (fig.) to undergo a rough experience
diān dǎo
to turn upside down; to reverse; back to front; confused
diān fù
to topple (i.e. knock over); to capsize; fig. to overturn (a regime, by plotting or subversion); to undermine
diān dǎo hēi bái
lit. to invert black and white (idiom); to distort the truth deliberately; to misrepresent the facts; to invert right and wrong
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“颠”。
Zhège zì shì “diān”.
This character is “颠”.
我正在学习“颠”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “diān” zì.
I am learning the character “颠”.
请写一遍“颠”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “diān”.
Please write “颠” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 颠?
颠 is written with 16 strokes.
What does 颠 (diān) mean?
颠 (diān) means top (of the head).
What is the radical of 颠?
The radical of 颠 is 页, associated with Not yet classified.