dàn ㄉㄢˋ daan3

  • (literary) dawn; daybreak
  • dan, female role in Chinese opera (traditionally played by specialized male actors)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 旦 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 元旦快樂! Happy New Year!
  • 撒旦萬歲! Hail Satan!
  • 元旦就在眼前。 New Year's Day is close at hand.
  • 元旦是一年的關鍵。 New Year's Day is the key to the year.
  • 一旦過了河, 你就安全了。 Once across the river, you are safe.

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