COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 钉 is built
Traditional etymology note: A metal 钅 nail 丁; 丁 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 钉 (dīng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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dīngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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dīng
钉
nail
Common words
dīng zi
钉子
nail; snag; saboteur
pèng dīng zi
碰钉子
to meet with a rebuff
zhǎn dīng jié tiě
斩钉截铁
lit. to chop the nail and slice the iron (idiom); fig. resolute and decisive; unhesitating; categorical
dīng
钉
nail; to follow closely; to keep at sb (to do sth); variant of 盯[ding1]
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
钉
钉
钉
钉
钉
钉
钉
钉
LEARNING TIP
Remember 钉
Say “dīng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 钉
Common words and phrases
dīng zi
nail; snag; saboteur
pèng dīng zi
to meet with a rebuff
zhǎn dīng jié tiě
lit. to chop the nail and slice the iron (idiom); fig. resolute and decisive; unhesitating; categorical
dīng
nail; to follow closely; to keep at sb (to do sth); variant of 盯[ding1]
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 钉?
钉 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 钉 (dīng) mean?
钉 (dīng) means nail.
What is the radical of 钉?
The radical of 钉 is 钅, associated with Not yet classified.