Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "盾", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "盾", and master the standard way of writing the character "盾".
Free Printable Handwriting Practice with Stroke Order: 盾
Printable Writing Practice Worksheet of "盾" in Portrait Orientation (Tian Zi Ge)
盾 [dùn]
名词
【本义】: 盾牌
1. In ancient battles, a board used to protect the body and block enemy weapons such as swords and arrows.
Example: 盾牌 (also metaphorically used for an excuse)
2. Shield-shaped objects (often referring to emblems on coins).
Example: 金盾 (gold shield), 银盾 (silver shield).
【造字法】:象形。小篆字形。上面象盾形,下面是“目”,表示以盾蔽目(身体)。
Character Formation: Pictographic. The small seal script shape shows a shield on top, and "目" (eye) at the bottom, indicating protection of the body with a shield.
引
1. From "周礼·司兵":掌五兵五盾。注:“干橹之属。司戈盾、及舍设藩盾。”
Example: Managing five weapons and five shields. Note: "Belongs to the category of shields, managing swords and shields, and erecting shields."
例
如: 盾威 (referring to military morale); 盾矛 (contradiction); 盾橹 (ancient defensive weapon); 盾鼻 (handle of the shield); 盾墨 (inking on the shield handle).
2. Shield-shaped objects (again referring to emblems on coins).
Example: 如: 银盾 (silver shield); 金盾 (gold shield).
(*Quoted from traditional dictionary interpretation)
(一)之又音.