碇 (dìng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 碇 (dìng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 碇 (dìng) means "Anchor". with 13 strokes and the radical 石.

Q: How do you write 碇 stroke by stroke?

碇 has 13 strokes. The radical is 石. 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 碇 and 砦?

碇 (dìng) and 砦 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 碇?

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

Q: What common words use 碇?

Common words containing 碇 include: 碇泊 (dìng bó) — To anchor (a ship); 起碇 (qǐ dìng) — to weigh anchor; 碇石 (dìng shí) — Anchor stone.

How to Write 碇

The character 碇 (dìng) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 石 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

碇 is pronounced dìng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Anchor.

Common Words with 碇

碇泊 dìng bó

To anchor (a ship)

起碇 qǐ dìng

to weigh anchor

碇石 dìng shí

Anchor stone

Example Sentences

船在海边碇泊。

chuán zài hǎi biān dìng bó

The ship is anchored by the seaside.

我们的船起碇了。

wǒ men de chuán qǐ dìng le

Our ship has weighed anchor.

这是一个大碇石。

zhè shì yí gè dà dìng shí

This is a large anchor stone.

Similar Characters

砦 zhài

硅 guī

硇 náo

Practice Writing 碇 (dìng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 碇

What does 碇 (dìng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 碇 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 碇 and 砦?

What mistakes do learners make writing 碇?

What common words use 碇?

How to Write 碇 (dìng)