Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "坫", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "坫", and master the standard way of writing the character "坫".
Free Printable Handwriting Practice with Stroke Order: 坫
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坫 [diàn]
1. Barrier; screen.
2. An earthen platform in ancient houses, used to hold food and drinking utensils.
3. Boundary; e.g., "垓坫" (gaidiàn - refers to borders or boundaries).
本义: An earthen platform set up in the hall for placing ceremonial vessels and wine utensils during sacrifices and banquets.
造字法: Phonetic and semantic composition - the character is formed from 土 (earth) and 占 (to occupy, signify).
同本义: Earthen terrace.
引:
- 受虚爵复于坫 (From "New History of the Tang": Received empty titles again at the platform).
坛坫: Specifically refers to literary circles.
引:
- 雄长坛坫 (From "Draft History of the Qing": After reaching maturity, he excels in literary circles).
屏障: Barrier; screen.