蛋
蛋 (dàn) · egg
蛋 (dàn) means “egg”. It is made of 疋 + 虫 and has 11 strokes.
Break 蛋 into its parts
What 蛋 is made of
- 疋 pǐ — foot shape
- 虫 chóng — insect
- 中 zhōng — middle
- 口 kǒu — mouth
- 丨 — vertical stroke
- 中 zhōng — middle
Origin hint: 虫 gives the meaning, 延 gives the sound. (from the Make Me a Hanzi dataset; treat as a memory aid where history is uncertain)
Example sentences with 鸡蛋
我早上吃鸡蛋。Wǒ zǎoshang chī jīdàn.I eat eggs in the morning.
家里还有鸡蛋吗？Jiālǐ háiyǒu jīdàn ma?Are there any eggs left at home?
Words with 蛋
Also built with 疋
Quick facts
| Pinyin | dàn |
|---|---|
| Meaning | egg |
| Strokes | 11 |
| Radical | 虫 (insect, #142) |
| Pattern | Top–bottom |
Questions about 蛋
What does 蛋 mean?
蛋 (dàn) means “egg”.
How many strokes does 蛋 have?
蛋 has 11 strokes.
What is the radical of 蛋?
The radical of 蛋 is 虫 (chóng, “insect”), Kangxi radical number 142.
What parts make up 蛋?
蛋 is made of 疋 (foot shape) and 虫 (insect).
Keep learning
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