COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 頂 is built
Traditional etymology note: 頁 (head) suggests the meaning, while 丁 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 頂 (dǐng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
top, summit, peak; to carry on the head
dǐngTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
dǐng
頂
top, summit, peak; to carry on the head
Common words
dǐng
頂
top, summit, peak; to carry on the head
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 頂
Say “dǐng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
dǐng
top, summit, peak; to carry on the head
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“頂”。
Zhège zì shì “dǐng”.
This character is “頂”.
我正在学习“頂”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “dǐng” zì.
I am learning the character “頂”.
请写一遍“頂”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “dǐng”.
Please write “頂” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 頂?
頂 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 頂 (dǐng) mean?
頂 (dǐng) means top, summit, peak; to carry on the head.
What is the radical of 頂?
The radical of 頂 is 頁, associated with Not yet classified.