COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 灯 is built
Traditional etymology note: 火 (fire) suggests the meaning, while 丁 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 灯 (dēng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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dēngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
dēng
灯
lamp
Common words
dēng guāng
灯光
(stage) lighting; light
tái dēng
台灯
desk lamp; table lamp
dēng long
灯笼
lantern
dēng pào
灯泡
light bulb; see also 電燈泡|电灯泡[dian4 deng1 pao4]; third-wheel or unwanted third party spoiling a couple's date (slang)
hóng lǜ dēng
红绿灯
traffic light; traffic signal
zhāng dēng jié cǎi
张灯结彩
to be decorated with lanterns and colored banners (idiom)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 灯
Say “dēng” 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 灯
Common words and phrases
dēng guāng
(stage) lighting; light
tái dēng
desk lamp; table lamp
dēng long
lantern
dēng pào
light bulb; see also 電燈泡|电灯泡[dian4 deng1 pao4]; third-wheel or unwanted third party spoiling a couple's date (slang)
hóng lǜ dēng
traffic light; traffic signal
zhāng dēng jié cǎi
to be decorated with lanterns and colored banners (idiom)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“灯”。
Zhège zì shì “dēng”.
This character is “灯”.
我正在学习“灯”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “dēng” zì.
I am learning the character “灯”.
请写一遍“灯”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “dēng”.
Please write “灯” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 灯?
灯 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 灯 (dēng) mean?
灯 (dēng) means lamp.
What is the radical of 灯?
The radical of 灯 is 火, associated with Not yet classified.