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

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

The Chinese character 磴 (dèng) means "stone step". with 17 strokes and the radical 石.

Q: How do you write 磴 stroke by stroke?

磴 has 17 strokes. The radical is 石. 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 磴 and 碾?

磴 (dèng) and 碾 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 磴?

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

Q: What common words use 磴?

Common words containing 磴 include: 石磴 (shí dèng) — stone steps; 磴道 (dèng dào) — stone-stepped path; 阶磴 (jiē dèng) — stone steps.

How to Write 磴

The character 磴 (dèng) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 石 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

磴 is pronounced dèng in Mandarin Chinese. It means stone step.

Common Words with 磴

石磴 shí dèng

stone steps

磴道 dèng dào

stone-stepped path

阶磴 jiē dèng

stone steps

Example Sentences

山上有许多石磴。

shān shàng yǒu xǔ duō shí dèng

There are many stone steps on the mountain.

这条磴道很陡峭。

zhè tiáo dèng dào hěn dǒu qiào

This stone-stepped path is very steep.

他慢慢走下阶磴。

tā màn màn zǒu xià jiē dèng

He slowly walked down the stone steps.

Similar Characters

碾 niǎn

磅 bàng

磉 sǎng

Practice Writing 磴 (dèng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 磴

What does 磴 (dèng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 磴 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 磴 and 碾?

What mistakes do learners make writing 磴?

What common words use 磴?

How to Write 磴 (dèng)