典
典 - diǎn
law, canon; documentation; classic, scripture
law, canon; documentation; classic, scriptureHow to read 典
Click 典 to hear Mandarin pronunciation. Use the example words before memorizing it in isolation.
| Hanzi | 典 |
|---|---|
| Traditional | 典 |
| Pinyin | diǎn |
| English | law, canon; documentation; classic, scripture |
| Radical hint | 八 |
Short sentences you can say today
“”。 典型 is a common expression. “”。 I can make a sentence with 典座. “”。 Please read 典押 one more time.
Common words with this character
model; typical case; archetype
the kitchen manager in a monastery; monk responsible for various administrative and logistical duties
see 典當|典当[dian3 dang4]
classical story or quote from the literature; the story behind sth
Mistake warning
Do not memorize 典 only as an isolated symbol. Read it inside words like 典型 and 典座 first, then come back to the single-character pronunciation.