COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 莛 is built
Traditional etymology note: 艹 (grass) suggests the meaning, while 廷 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 莛 (tíng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
stalk of grass
tíngTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
tíng
莛
stalk of grass
Common words
tíng
莛
stalk of grass
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 莛
Say “tíng” 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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 莛
Common words and phrases
tíng
stalk of grass
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“莛”。
Zhège zì shì “tíng”.
This character is “莛”.
我正在学习“莛”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “tíng” zì.
I am learning the character “莛”.
请写一遍“莛”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “tíng”.
Please write “莛” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 莛?
莛 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 莛 (tíng) mean?
莛 (tíng) means stalk of grass.
What is the radical of 莛?
The radical of 莛 is 艹, associated with Not yet classified.