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

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

The Chinese character 盯 (dīng) means "stare / gaze". with 7 strokes and the radical 目.

Q: How do you write 盯 stroke by stroke?

盯 has 7 strokes. The radical is 目. 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 盯 and 目?

盯 (dīng) and 目 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 盯?

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

Q: What common words use 盯?

Common words containing 盯 include: 盯着 (dīng zhe) — staring at; 盯住 (dīng zhù) — stare at / keep an eye on; 紧盯 (jǐn dīng) — to stare at, to keep a close eye on.

How to Write 盯

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

盯 is pronounced dīng in Mandarin Chinese. It means stare / gaze.

Common Words with 盯

盯着 dīng zhe

staring at

盯住 dīng zhù

stare at / keep an eye on

紧盯 jǐn dīng

to stare at, to keep a close eye on

Example Sentences

他一直盯着我看。

tā yì zhí dīng zhe wǒ kàn

He has been staring at me.

请盯住那个球。

qǐng dīng zhù nà ge qiú

Please keep your eye on the ball.

老师紧盯着学生。

lǎo shī jǐn dīng zhe xué shēng

The teacher kept a close eye on the students.

Similar Characters

目 mù

盱 xū

盲 máng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 盯

What does 盯 (dīng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 盯 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 盯 and 目?

What mistakes do learners make writing 盯?

What common words use 盯?

How to Write 盯 (dīng)