Egg

1. Meaning:

dan4
  • Meaning: Egg
  • Etymology: Phonal-Radical
  • Explanation: Original drawing shows the "worm" (chong2) character with the "dan4" as the phonal. This ancient meaning is lost; now only means Egg

    • 2. Pronunciation: Click dan4 to hear it.

    3. Write it: Click the Refresh Button to see it in motion

  • Stroke Order: from top, start with the "shu1" radical followed by the "worm" (chong2) radical at bottom

    • 4. Radical:

    shu1zi4bu4
  • Explanation: Any character with this radical is associated with the cloth measurement or halberd.
  • Sound: Click shu1zi4bu4 to hear it
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