电
Character Breakdown
Components: 日 + 乚
Lightning flashes through a field — electricity
Details
| Pinyin | diàn |
| Meanings | electricity, electric |
| Stroke Count | 5 |
| Radical | 田 (#102 — field) |
| HSK Levels | HSK 2, HSK 3, HSK 5, HSK 6 |
| Frequency | #32 most common |
Words Containing 电
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | HSK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 打电话 | dǎ diànhuà | to call on the phone | HSK 2 |
| 电影 | diànyǐng | movie | HSK 2 |
| 电视 | diànshì | television | HSK 2 |
| 电脑 | diànnǎo | computer | HSK 2 |
| 电子邮件 | diànzǐ yóujiàn | HSK 3 | |
| 电梯 | diàntī | elevator | HSK 3 |
| 电池 | diànchí | Battery | HSK 5 |
| 闪电 | shǎndiàn | lightning | HSK 5 |
| 充电器 | chōngdiànqì | Charger | HSK 5 |
| 电台 | diàntái | radio station | HSK 5 |
| 充电 | chōngdiàn | to recharge | HSK 6 |
| 电 | diàn | electricity, electric | HSK 6 |
| 电报 | diànbào | telegram, cable | HSK 6 |
| 电灯 | diàndēng | electric light | HSK 6 |
| 电话 | diànhuà | telephone, phone call | HSK 6 |
| 电器 | diànqì | electrical appliance | HSK 6 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 电 mean in Chinese?
电 (diàn) means "electricity, electric" in Chinese. It appears in HSK level 2, 3, 5, 6.
How many strokes does 电 have?
The Chinese character 电 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 田 (field).
What is the radical of 电?
The radical of 电 is 田 (field, Kangxi radical #102).