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Stroke order — 12 strokes, step by step
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Common words with 單
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 菜單 | cài dān | menu |
| 簡單 | jiǎn dān | simple; not complicated |
| 孤單 | gū dān | lone; lonely |
| 單純 | dān chún | simple; pure |
| 單調 | dān diào | monotonous |
| 單獨 | dān dú | alone; by oneself |
| 單位 | dān wèi | unit (of measure); unit (group of people as a whole) |
| 單元 | dān yuán | unit (forming an entity); element |
FAQ
How many strokes does 單 have?
單 has 12 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 單?
The pinyin for 單 is dān. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄉㄢ.
What does 單 mean in Chinese?
單 means: surname Shan. It appears in common words such as 菜单、简单、孤单.
What is the simplified form of 單?
The simplified form of 單 is 单.