缎 meaning and stroke order
Satin
How to write 缎, stroke by stroke
12 strokes in order. Each box adds the next stroke in red. Write top to bottom and left to right, and finish enclosing strokes last.
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Meaning of 缎
Definitions from CC-CEDICT, grouped by pronunciation.
- satin
How 缎 is built
Phono-semantic (sound + meaning) character. Silk.
纟 gives the meaning and 段 hints at the sound.
Radical: 纟 (silk), shared by 143 characters on this site.
How to remember 缎
缎 combines the silk radical 纟 with 段 (duàn), which gives the sound. Picture a length, or 段, of shiny silk cut from the bolt, and you have satin.
缎 usually appears in compounds rather than alone, such as 绸缎 (chóuduàn, silks and satins) and 缎带 (duàndài, ribbon). Example: 她头上系着一条红缎带。(Tā tóu shang jì zhe yì tiáo hóng duàndài.) She has a red satin ribbon tied in her hair.
Common mistake: Learners often write 段 (duàn, section) or 锻 (duàn, to forge) when they mean 缎, since all three sound the same. Remember that fabric takes the silk radical 纟, while forging metal takes the metal radical 钅.
Common words with 缎
Ordered by HSK level, then by how often they appear in everyday Chinese.
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 缎带 | duàndài | ribbon |
Questions about 缎
How many strokes are in 缎?
缎 is written with 12 strokes. The diagrams on this page number every stroke in the order it is written, with the new stroke shown in red.
What does 缎 mean?
缎 (duàn) means satin. A common word with it is 缎带 (duàndài), meaning "ribbon".
How do you pronounce 缎?
缎 is pronounced duàn, in the fourth tone (falling).
What is the radical of 缎?
The radical of 缎 is 纟, which carries the idea of "silk". Dictionaries list 缎 under this radical.
What is the traditional form of 缎?
The traditional form of 缎 is 緞. Traditional characters are used in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau; 缎 is the simplified form used in mainland China and Singapore.
What is the difference between 绸 and 缎?
Both are silk fabrics. 绸 (chóu) refers to silk cloth in general, while 缎 is the smooth, glossy weave known as satin. Together, 绸缎 means fine silks and satins.
How do you say satin fabric in everyday Chinese?
People commonly say 缎子 (duànzi) or 缎面 (duànmiàn) for a satin finish. For example, 缎面礼服 (duànmiàn lǐfú) is a satin dress.