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

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

The Chinese character 邓 (dèng) means "Deng (a common surname)". with 4 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 邓 stroke by stroke?

邓 has 4 strokes. The radical is 阝. 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 邓 and 邗?

邓 (dèng) and 邗 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 邓?

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

Q: What common words use 邓?

Common words containing 邓 include: 邓先生 (dèng xiān shēng) — Mr. Deng; 姓邓 (xìng dèng) — Surname Deng; 邓同学 (dèng tóng xué) — Student Deng.

How to Write 邓

The character 邓 (dèng) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 阝 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

邓 is pronounced dèng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Deng (a common surname).

Common Words with 邓

邓先生 dèng xiān shēng

Mr. Deng

姓邓 xìng dèng

Surname Deng

邓同学 dèng tóng xué

Student Deng

Example Sentences

邓先生在办公室。

dèng xiān shēng zài bàn gōng shì

Mr. Deng is in the office.

我最好的朋友姓邓。

wǒ zuì hǎo de péng yǒu xìng dèng

My best friend's surname is Deng.

邓同学学习很努力。

dèng tóng xué xué xí hěn nǔ lì

Student Deng studies very hard.

Similar Characters

邗 hán

邘 yú

邙 máng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 邓

What does 邓 (dèng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 邓 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 邓 and 邗?

What mistakes do learners make writing 邓?

What common words use 邓?

How to Write 邓 (dèng)