How to Write 灯
The character 灯 (dēng) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 火 is one of its key components.
Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.
Meaning & Pronunciation
灯 is pronounced dēng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Lamp / Light.
As an HSK Level 2 character, 灯 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 灯
Example Sentences
房间里的电灯坏了。
fáng jiān lǐ de diàn dēng huài le
The light in the room is broken.
请帮我开灯。
qǐng bāng wǒ kāi dēng
Please help me turn on the light.
过马路看红绿灯。
guò mǎ lù kàn hóng lǜ dēng
Watch the traffic lights when crossing the road.
Practice Writing 灯 (dēng)
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