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

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

The Chinese character 铤 (dìng) means "To run fast; metal ingot". with 11 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 铤 stroke by stroke?

铤 has 11 strokes. The radical is 钅. 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 铤 and 钙?

铤 (dìng) and 钙 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 铤?

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

Q: What common words use 铤?

Common words containing 铤 include: 铤而走险 (tǐng ér zǒu xiǎn) — To take a risk out of desperation; 铜铤 (tóng dìng) — Copper ingot; 铤走 (dìng zǒu) — To run away fast.

How to Write 铤

The character 铤 (dìng) is written with 11 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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

铤 is pronounced dìng in Mandarin Chinese. It means To run fast; metal ingot.

This is a polyphonic character with readings: dìng, tǐng.

Common Words with 铤

铤而走险 tǐng ér zǒu xiǎn

To take a risk out of desperation

铜铤 tóng dìng

Copper ingot

铤走 dìng zǒu

To run away fast

Example Sentences

他决定铤而走险。

tā jué dìng tǐng ér zǒu xiǎn

He decided to take a desperate risk.

这是一个铜铤。

zhè shì yí gè tóng dìng

This is a copper ingot.

鹿在林中铤走。

lù zài lín zhōng dìng zǒu

The deer is running fast through the forest.

Similar Characters

钙 gài

钚 bù

钛 tài

Practice Writing 铤 (dìng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 铤

What does 铤 (dìng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 铤 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 铤 and 钙?

What mistakes do learners make writing 铤?

What common words use 铤?

How to Write 铤 (dìng)