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单
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Stroke order — 8 strokes, step by step
Read left to right: each box adds one stroke. The red stroke is the new one; gray strokes are already written.
Common words with 单
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 菜单 | cài dān | menu |
| 简单 | jiǎn dān | simple; not complicated |
| 孤单 | gū dān | lone; lonely |
| 单纯 | dān chún | simple; pure |
| 单调 | dān diào | monotonous |
| 单独 | dān dú | alone; by oneself |
| 单位 | dān wèi | unit (of measure); unit (group of people as a whole) |
| 单元 | dān yuán | unit (forming an entity); element |
FAQ
How many strokes does 单 have?
单 has 8 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 单?
The pinyin for 单 is dān. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄉㄢ.
What does 单 mean in Chinese?
单 means: surname Shan. It appears in common words such as 菜单、简单、孤单.
What is the traditional form of 单?
The traditional form of 单 is 單.