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

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

The Chinese character 订 (dìng) means "to book; to order; to subscribe". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 4 strokes and the radical 讠.

Q: How do you write 订 stroke by stroke?

订 has 4 strokes. The radical is 讠. 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 订 and 讠?

订 (dìng) and 讠 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 订?

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

Q: What common words use 订?

Common words containing 订 include: 订票 (dìng piào) — to book tickets; 订饭 (dìng fàn) — to order food; 订位 (dìng wèi) — to make a reservation.

How to Write 订

The character 订 (dìng) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 讠 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

订 is pronounced dìng in Mandarin Chinese. It means to book; to order; to subscribe.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 订 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 订

订票 dìng piào

to book tickets

订饭 dìng fàn

to order food

订位 dìng wèi

to make a reservation

Example Sentences

我已经在手机上操作好了，不用去现场订票。

wǒ yǐ jīng zài shǒu jī shàng cāo zuò hǎo le ， bù yòng qù xiàn chǎng dìng piào 。

I have already finished the operation on my phone; there is no need to go to the site to book tickets.

我们中午订饭吃吧。

wǒ men zhōng wǔ dìng fàn chī ba

Let's order food for lunch.

你去餐厅订位了吗？

nǐ qù cān tīng dìng wèi le ma

Did you make a reservation at the restaurant?

Similar Characters

讠 yán

计 jì

讣 fù

Practice Writing 订 (dìng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 订

What does 订 (dìng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 订 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 订 and 讠?

What mistakes do learners make writing 订?

What common words use 订?

How to Write 订 (dìng)