COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 荡 is built
Traditional etymology note: Hot water 汤 wiping out plant life 艹; 汤 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 荡 (dàng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to wash
dàngTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
dàng / dang
荡
to wash
Common words
dàng yàng
荡漾
to ripple; to undulate; also written 蕩漾|荡漾[dang4 yang4]
dòng dàng
动荡
unrest (social or political); turmoil; upheaval; commotion
huàng dang
晃荡
to rock; to sway; to shake
jī dàng
激荡
to rage; to dash; to surge; also written 激盪|激荡
zhèn dàng
震荡
to shake up; to jolt; to vibrate; to oscillate
kōng dàng dàng
空荡荡
empty; deserted
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 荡
Say “dàng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
dàng yàng
to ripple; to undulate; also written 蕩漾|荡漾[dang4 yang4]
dòng dàng
unrest (social or political); turmoil; upheaval; commotion
huàng dang
to rock; to sway; to shake
jī dàng
to rage; to dash; to surge; also written 激盪|激荡
zhèn dàng
to shake up; to jolt; to vibrate; to oscillate
kōng dàng dàng
empty; deserted
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 荡?
荡 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 荡 (dàng) mean?
荡 (dàng) means to wash.
What is the radical of 荡?
The radical of 荡 is 艹, associated with Not yet classified.