宕 (dàng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 宕 (dàng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 宕 (dàng) means "To delay / Stall". with 8 strokes and the radical 宀.

Q: How do you write 宕 stroke by stroke?

宕 has 8 strokes. The radical is 宀. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 宕 and 宅?

宕 (dàng) and 宅 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 宕?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 宀. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 宕?

Common words containing 宕 include: 跌宕 (diē dàng) — undulating; ups and downs; 延宕 (yán dàng) — To procrastinate / To delay; 宕机 (dàng jī) — System crash / Down.

How to Write 宕

The character 宕 (dàng) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 宀 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

宕 is pronounced dàng in Mandarin Chinese. It means To delay / Stall.

Common Words with 宕

跌宕 diē dàng

undulating; ups and downs

延宕 yán dàng

To procrastinate / To delay

宕机 dàng jī

System crash / Down

Example Sentences

故事情节很跌宕。

gù shì qíng jié hěn diē dàng

The plot of the story is full of twists and turns.

工作不能再延宕了。

gōng zuò bù néng zài yán dàng le

Work cannot be delayed any longer.

电脑宕机了。

diàn nǎo dàng jī le

The computer crashed.

Similar Characters

宅 zhái

宇 yǔ

守 shǒu

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Frequently Asked Questions about 宕

What does 宕 (dàng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 宕 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 宕 and 宅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 宕?

What common words use 宕?

How to Write 宕 (dàng)