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
lamp
dēngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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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)
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.