How to Write 钉
The character 钉 (dīng) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 钅 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
钉 is pronounced dīng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Nail / To nail.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: dīng, dìng.
Common Words with 钉
Example Sentences
墙上的那枚钉子已经生锈了。
qiáng shàng de nà méi dīng zi yǐ jīng shēng xiù le
The nail on the wall has already rusted.
每一个小小的螺丝钉在机器中都起着作用。
měi yí gè xiǎo xiǎo de luó sī dīng zài jī qì zhōng dū qǐ zhe zuò yòng
Every tiny screw plays a role in the machine.
妈妈正在细心地给我的衬衫钉扣子。
mā mā zhèng zài xì xīn dì gěi wǒ de chèn shān dìng kòu zi
Mom is carefully sewing buttons onto my shirt.
老铁匠熟练地给那匹马钉马掌。
lǎo tiě jiàng shú liàn dì gěi nà pǐ mǎ dìng mǎ zhǎng
The old blacksmith skillfully shod the horse.
Practice Writing 钉 (dīng)
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