Explore in 3D3D

电

diàn

lightning; electricity

Traditional 電
HSK 3.0 · Level 1 noun Explore in 3D3D

Ancient forms

2 forms
  1. BronzeWestern Zhou
  2. Bamboo & silkWarring States

Glyphs: Wikimedia Commons, public domain.

Meaning

diàn dian4
  1. lightning
  2. electricity
  3. electric (bound form)
  4. to get (or give) an electric shock
  5. phone call or telegram etc
  6. to send via telephone or telegram etc

Example sentences

HSK words with 电 · 24 of 41

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