COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 顶 is built
Traditional etymology note: 页 (head) suggests the meaning, while 丁 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 顶 (dǐng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
apex
dǐngTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
dǐng
顶
apex
Common words
shān dǐng
山顶
hilltop
dēng dǐng
登顶
(lit. and fig.) to get to the top
dǐng duō
顶多
at most; at best
dǐng jí
顶级
top-notch; first-rate
dǐng jiān
顶尖
peak; apex; world best; number one
fēng dǐng
封顶
to put a roof (on a building); to cap the roof (finishing a building project); fig. to put a ceiling (on spending, prize, ambition etc); to top off
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 顶
Say “dǐng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 顶
Common words and phrases
shān dǐng
hilltop
dēng dǐng
(lit. and fig.) to get to the top
dǐng duō
at most; at best
dǐng jí
top-notch; first-rate
dǐng jiān
peak; apex; world best; number one
fēng dǐng
to put a roof (on a building); to cap the roof (finishing a building project); fig. to put a ceiling (on spending, prize, ambition etc); to top off
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 顶?
顶 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 顶 (dǐng) mean?
顶 (dǐng) means apex.
What is the radical of 顶?
The radical of 顶 is 页, associated with Not yet classified.