奠
Meaning:
to found, to settle; to pay respects; a libation for the dead
HSK 5
Frequency:
#1581
Pinyin:
diàn
Strokes:
12
Radical:
大
How to Write 奠 - 12 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "奠" in Chinese
The Chinese character 奠 (diàn) means "to found, to settle; to pay respects; a libation for the dead". It is classified as an HSK 5 character, making it part of advanced Chinese vocabulary. This character is written with 12 strokes. Common words containing 奠 include: 奠仪, 奠基, 祭奠.
📚 Words and Phrases with 奠
Common words containing this character
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: A man 大 lifting up an offering of wine 酋
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "奠"?
- The pinyin is diàn
- How many strokes does "奠" have?
- It has 12 strokes
- What does "奠" mean?
- to found, to settle; to pay respects; a libation for the dead
- What is the radical of "奠"?
- The radical is "大"