COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 当 is built
当 can be remembered by breaking it into ⺌ + 彐. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-bottom structure.
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How to Write 当 (dāng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to be
dāngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
dāng / dàng
当
to be
Common words
dāng rán
当然
only natural; as it should be; certainly; of course
dāng shí
当时
then; at that time; while
dàng chéng
当成
to consider as; to take to be
dāng dì
当地
local
dāng nián
当年
in those days; then; in those years; during that time
dāng qián
当前
the present time; to be faced with
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 当
Say “dāng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 当
Common words and phrases
dāng rán
only natural; as it should be; certainly; of course
dāng shí
then; at that time; while
dàng chéng
to consider as; to take to be
dāng dì
local
dāng nián
in those days; then; in those years; during that time
dāng qián
the present time; to be faced with
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“当”。
Zhège zì shì “dāng”.
This character is “当”.
我正在学习“当”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “dāng” zì.
I am learning the character “当”.
请写一遍“当”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “dāng”.
Please write “当” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 当?
当 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 当 (dāng) mean?
当 (dāng) means to be.
What is the radical of 当?
The radical of 当 is ⺌, associated with Not yet classified.