Chinese characters for “dan”
38 characters share this plain syllable. Compare tone marks first, then open a character for writing and usage.
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First tone
dān
single, individual, only
8 strokes · HSK 3.0 L5to bear, to carry
8 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9cinnabar, red, vermilion
4 strokesto stare at, to gaze intently
9 strokesto indulge
10 strokesa county in Hebei province
10 strokesears without rims
11 strokessingle, individual, only
12 strokesutmost, entirely, quite
12 strokesbitter hatred
13 strokesa small bamboo basket for rice
14 strokesa county in Hebei province
14 strokesa small jar
15 strokesto bear, to carry
16 strokesutmost, entirely, quite
16 strokesbitter hatred
17 strokesa small bamboo basket for rice
18 strokesThird tone
dǎn
Fourth tone
dàn
only
7 strokes · HSK 3.0 L2egg
11 strokesbullet, pellet, shell
11 strokes · HSK 3.0 L4watery, dilute
11 strokes · HSK 3.0 L5dawn
5 strokesto give birth, to bear children
8 strokesto feed
11 strokesto fear, to dread
11 strokeslotus
11 strokesnitrogen
12 strokesto give birth, to bear children
13 strokesbullet, pellet, shell
15 strokesto fear, to dread
15 strokescalm, quiet, tranquil
16 strokesWords using this pronunciation family
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