疔 (dīng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 疔 (dīng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 疔 (dīng) means "Furuncle; boil; carbuncle". with 7 strokes and the radical 疒.

Q: How do you write 疔 stroke by stroke?

疔 has 7 strokes. The radical is 疒. 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 疔 and 疒?

疔 (dīng) and 疒 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 疔?

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

Q: What common words use 疔?

Common words containing 疔 include: 疔疮 (dīng chuāng) — Furuncle; boil; 疔毒 (dīng dú) — Poisonous boil; furunculosis; 蛇疔 (shé dīng) — Whitlow / Paronychia.

How to Write 疔

The character 疔 (dīng) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 疒 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

疔 is pronounced dīng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Furuncle; boil; carbuncle.

Common Words with 疔

疔疮 dīng chuāng

Furuncle; boil

疔毒 dīng dú

Poisonous boil; furunculosis

蛇疔 shé dīng

Whitlow / Paronychia

Example Sentences

他长了一个疔疮。

tā zhǎng le yí gè dīng chuāng

He has a boil.

这种疔毒很厉害。

zhè zhǒng dīng dú hěn lì hài

This boil is very severe.

蛇疔需要快点治。

shé dīng xū yào kuài diǎn zhì

Whitlow needs to be treated quickly.

Similar Characters

疒 nè

疖 jiē

疗 liáo

Practice Writing 疔 (dīng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 疔

What does 疔 (dīng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 疔 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 疔 and 疒?

What mistakes do learners make writing 疔?

What common words use 疔?

How to Write 疔 (dīng)