COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 德 is built
Traditional etymology note: 心 (heart) suggests the meaning, while the phonetic component suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 德 (dé) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
Germany
déTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 15 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
dé
德
Germany
Common words
dào dé
道德
virtue; morality; ethics
měi dé
美德
virtue
pǐn dé
品德
moral character
dé cái jiān bèi
德才兼备
having both integrity and talent (idiom)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 德
Say “dé” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 15 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 德
Common words and phrases
dào dé
virtue; morality; ethics
měi dé
virtue
pǐn dé
moral character
dé cái jiān bèi
having both integrity and talent (idiom)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 德?
德 is written with 15 strokes.
What does 德 (dé) mean?
德 (dé) means Germany.
What is the radical of 德?
The radical of 德 is 彳, associated with Not yet classified.