嶝 (dèng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 嶝 (dèng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 嶝 (dèng) means "mountain path; stone steps". with 15 strokes and the radical 山.

Q: How do you write 嶝 stroke by stroke?

嶝 has 15 strokes. The radical is 山. 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 嶝 and 嵊?

嶝 (dèng) and 嵊 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 嶝?

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

Q: What common words use 嶝?

Common words containing 嶝 include: 山嶝 (shān dèng) — Mountain path; 石嶝 (shí dèng) — stone mountain steps; 嶝道 (dèng dào) — mountain path.

How to Write 嶝

The character 嶝 (dèng) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 山 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

嶝 is pronounced dèng in Mandarin Chinese. It means mountain path; stone steps.

Common Words with 嶝

山嶝 shān dèng

Mountain path

石嶝 shí dèng

stone mountain steps

嶝道 dèng dào

mountain path

Example Sentences

他慢慢走上了山嶝。

tā màn màn zǒu shàng le shān dèng

He slowly walked up the mountain path.

石嶝上长满了青苔。

shí dèng shàng zhǎng mǎn le qīng tái

The stone steps are covered with moss.

这条嶝道非常狭窄。

zhè tiáo dèng dào fēi cháng xiá zhǎi

This mountain path is very narrow.

Similar Characters

嵊 shèng

嵞 tú

嵩 sōng

Practice Writing 嶝 (dèng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 嶝

What does 嶝 (dèng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 嶝 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 嶝 and 嵊?

What mistakes do learners make writing 嶝?

What common words use 嶝?

How to Write 嶝 (dèng)