COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
Understanding 丁
Detailed component breakdown coming soon
Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.
Traditional etymology note: A nail
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How to Write 丁 (dīng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
male adult
dīngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 2 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
dīng
丁
male adult
Common words
dīng
丁
male adult; the 4th of the 10 Heavenly Stems 天干[tian1gan1]; fourth (used like "4" or "D"); small cube of meat or vegetable
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 丁
Say “dīng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 2 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 丁
Common words and phrases
dīng
male adult; the 4th of the 10 Heavenly Stems 天干[tian1gan1]; fourth (used like "4" or "D"); small cube of meat or vegetable
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 丁?
丁 is written with 2 strokes.
What does 丁 (dīng) mean?
丁 (dīng) means male adult.
What is the radical of 丁?
The radical of 丁 is 一, associated with Not yet classified.