等 (děng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 等 (děng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 等 (děng) means "To wait; etc.; equal". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 12 strokes and the radical ⺮.

Q: How do you write 等 stroke by stroke?

等 has 12 strokes. The radical is ⺮. 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 等 and 笑?

等 (děng) and 笑 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 等?

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

Q: What common words use 等?

Common words containing 等 include: 等一下 (děng yí xià) — Wait a moment; 等等 (děng děng) — Etc.; wait a moment; 等待 (děng dài) — To wait for; to await.

How to Write 等

The character 等 (děng) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical ⺮ 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

等 is pronounced děng in Mandarin Chinese. It means To wait; etc.; equal.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 等 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 等

等一下 děng yí xià

Wait a moment

等等 děng děng

Etc.; wait a moment

等待 děng dài

To wait for; to await

Example Sentences

请等一下，我马上来。

qǐng děng yí xià wǒ mǎ shàng lái

Please wait a moment, I'll be right there.

桌上有苹果、梨等等。

zhuō shàng yǒu píng guǒ lí děng děng

There are apples, pears, and so on on the table.

他在车站等待朋友。

tā zài chē zhàn děng dài péng yǒu

He is waiting for a friend at the station.

Similar Characters

笑 xiào

笔 bǐ

笨 bèn

Practice Writing 等 (děng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 等

What does 等 (děng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 等 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 等 and 笑?

What mistakes do learners make writing 等?

What common words use 等?

How to Write 等 (děng)