How to Write 鼎
The character 鼎 (dǐng) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鼎 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
鼎 is pronounced dǐng in Mandarin Chinese. It means tripod (ancient cooking vessel); cauldron.
Common Words with 鼎
鼎力
dǐng lì
great effort (used politely to thank someone for help)
鼎盛
dǐng shèng
at the peak of power; flourishing
问鼎
wèn dǐng
to compete for the championship / to aspire to the throne
Example Sentences
谢谢你的鼎力相助。
xiè xiè nǐ de dǐng lì xiāng zhù
Thank you for your tremendous help.
这是唐朝鼎盛时期。
zhè shì táng cháo dǐng shèng shí qī
This was the peak of the Tang Dynasty.
他想问鼎冠军。
tā xiǎng wèn dǐng guàn jūn
He wants to compete for the championship.
Similar Characters
鼐
nài
Practice Writing 鼎 (dǐng)
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