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奠

奠 (diàn) · to found

12 strokesTop–bottom

奠 (diàn) means “to found”. It is made of 酋 + 大 and has 12 strokes.

Break 奠 into its parts

What 奠 is made of

奠 stroke order

奠 stroke order diagram: 12 strokes, numbered in writing order
奠 is written with 12 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 奠定

这次会议奠定了合作的基础。Zhè cì huìyì diàndìng le hézuò de jīchǔ.This meeting laid the foundation for cooperation.
小学教育奠定了他学习的基础。Xiǎoxué jiàoyù diàndìng le tā xuéxí de jīchǔ.Primary school laid the foundation for his learning.

Words with 奠

Also built with 酋

Quick facts

Pinyindiàn
Meaningto found
Strokes12
PatternTop–bottom

Questions about 奠

What does 奠 mean?

奠 (diàn) means “to found”.

How many strokes does 奠 have?

奠 has 12 strokes.

What parts make up 奠?

奠 is made of 酋 (chief of tribe) and 大 (big).

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