COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 等 is built
Traditional etymology note: Bamboo strips ⺮ laid before a court 寺
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How to Write 等 (děng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to wait for; to await
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 12 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
děng
等
to wait for; to await
Common words
děng dào
等到
to wait until; by the time when (sth is ready etc)
děng dài
等待
to wait; to wait for
děng hòu
等候
to wait; to wait for
děng yú
等于
to equal; to be tantamount to
chū děng
初等
elementary (i.e. easy)
děng jí
等级
grade; rank; status
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 等
Say “děng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 12 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 等
Common words and phrases
děng dào
to wait until; by the time when (sth is ready etc)
děng dài
to wait; to wait for
děng hòu
to wait; to wait for
děng yú
to equal; to be tantamount to
chū děng
elementary (i.e. easy)
děng jí
grade; rank; status
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“等”。
Zhège zì shì “děng”.
This character is “等”.
我正在学习“等”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “děng” zì.
I am learning the character “等”.
请写一遍“等”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “děng”.
Please write “等” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 等?
等 is written with 12 strokes.
What does 等 (děng) mean?
等 (děng) means to wait for; to await.
What is the radical of 等?
The radical of 等 is ⺮, associated with Not yet classified.