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

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

The Chinese character 菪 (dàng) means "Henbane (root character)". with 11 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 菪 stroke by stroke?

菪 has 11 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 菪 and 兹?

菪 (dàng) and 兹 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 菪?

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

Q: What common words use 菪?

Common words containing 菪 include: 莨菪 (làng dàng) — henbane (a medicinal plant); 莨菪碱 (làng dàng jiǎn) — hyoscyamine; 莨菪子 (làng dàng zi) — henbane seed.

How to Write 菪

The character 菪 (dàng) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

菪 is pronounced dàng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Henbane (root character).

Common Words with 菪

莨菪 làng dàng

henbane (a medicinal plant)

莨菪碱 làng dàng jiǎn

hyoscyamine

莨菪子 làng dàng zi

henbane seed

Example Sentences

莨菪有毒。

làng dàng yǒu dú

Henbane is poisonous.

医生用莨菪碱。

yī shēng yòng làng dàng jiǎn

The doctor used hyoscyamine.

别吃莨菪子。

bié chī làng dàng zi

Don't eat henbane seeds.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

苧 níng

苲 zhǎ

Practice Writing 菪 (dàng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 菪

What does 菪 (dàng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 菪 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 菪 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 菪?

What common words use 菪?

How to Write 菪 (dàng)