COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 挺 is built
Traditional etymology note: 扌 (hand) suggests the meaning, while 廷 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 挺 (tǐng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
straight
tǐngTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
tǐng
挺
straight
Common words
tǐng bá
挺拔
tall and straight
tǐng
挺
straight; erect; to stick out (a part of the body); to (physically) straighten up
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
挺
挺
挺
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 挺
Say “tǐng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 挺
Common words and phrases
tǐng bá
tall and straight
tǐng
straight; erect; to stick out (a part of the body); to (physically) straighten up
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 挺?
挺 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 挺 (tǐng) mean?
挺 (tǐng) means straight.
What is the radical of 挺?
The radical of 挺 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.