滇 (Diān): abbr. for Yunnan Province 雲南|云南 in southwest China
滇 (Diān) is a Chinese character meaning “abbr. for yunnan province 雲南|云南 in southwest china.” Classified as HSK Level 7-9 (HSK 3.0 Standard, CLEC 2022), with radical 氵 (water). It ranks #9999 in character frequency (SUBTLEX-CH corpus).
Native pronunciation
Definitions
- abbr. for Yunnan Province 雲南|云南 in southwest China
Stroke Order
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Words & Compounds
Common Compounds
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 滇东 | diān dōng | east Yunnan |
| 滇红 | diān hóng | Dian Hong tea |
| 滇藏 | diān zàng | Yunnan and Tibet |
| 川滇藏 | chuān diān zàng | Sichuan, Yunnan and Tibet |
| 滇藏川 | diān zàng chuān | Yunnan, Tibet and Sichuan |
| 滇池 | diān chí | lake Dianchi in Yunnan |
| 滇䴓 | diān shī | (bird species of China) Yunnan nuthatch (Sitta yunnanensis) |
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Total compounds
86
As first character
0
As last character
14
As middle character
滇 appears in 7 compound words: 86 as the first character, 0 as the last, and 14 in a middle position. Compound statistics computed from SUBTLEX-CH and HSK 3.0 vocabulary data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 滇 (Diān) mean in Chinese?
滇 (Diān) primarily means "abbr. for yunnan province 雲南|云南 in southwest china." It is classified as HSK Level 7-9, making it an expert-level character. It ranks #9999 in character frequency.
How many strokes does 滇 have?
滇 is written with 13 strokes. The correct stroke order matters for recognition and handwriting speed — practice with the animated guide above to build proper technique.
What is the radical of 滇?
The radical associated with 滇 is 氵 (water). This radical appears in many characters related to water.
What are common words containing 滇?
Common words with 滇 include: 滇东 (diān dōng, "east Yunnan"); 滇红 (diān hóng, "Dian Hong tea"); 滇藏 (diān zàng, "Yunnan and Tibet"); 川滇藏 (chuān diān zàng, "Sichuan, Yunnan and Tibet"); 滇藏川 (diān zàng chuān, "Yunnan, Tibet and Sichuan"). There are over 7 compound words containing this character.
Is 滇 the same in simplified and traditional Chinese?
Yes, 滇 is written the same way in both simplified and traditional Chinese.
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