COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 停 is built
Traditional etymology note: 亻 (person) suggests the meaning, while 亭 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 停 (tíng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to stop
tíngTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
tíng
停
to stop
Common words
tíng chē
停车
to pull up (stop one's vehicle); to park; (of a machine) to stop working; to stall
tíng zhǐ
停止
to stop; to halt; to cease
zàn tíng
暂停
to suspend; time-out (e.g. in sports); stoppage; pause (media player)
tíng liú
停留
to stay somewhere temporarily; to stop over
tíng bó
停泊
to anchor; anchorage; mooring (of a ship)
tíng dùn
停顿
to halt; to break off; pause (in speech)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
停
停
停
停
停
停
停
停
LEARNING TIP
Remember 停
Say “tíng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 停
Common words and phrases
tíng chē
to pull up (stop one's vehicle); to park; (of a machine) to stop working; to stall
tíng zhǐ
to stop; to halt; to cease
zàn tíng
to suspend; time-out (e.g. in sports); stoppage; pause (media player)
tíng liú
to stay somewhere temporarily; to stop over
tíng bó
to anchor; anchorage; mooring (of a ship)
tíng dùn
to halt; to break off; pause (in speech)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“停”。
Zhège zì shì “tíng”.
This character is “停”.
我正在学习“停”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “tíng” zì.
I am learning the character “停”.
请写一遍“停”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “tíng”.
Please write “停” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 停?
停 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 停 (tíng) mean?
停 (tíng) means to stop.
What is the radical of 停?
The radical of 停 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.