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

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

The Chinese character 锭 (dìng) means "ingot; spindle". with 13 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 锭 stroke by stroke?

锭 has 13 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 锭 and 铐?

锭 (dìng) and 铐 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 锭?

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 锭?

Common words containing 锭 include: 金锭 (jīn dìng) — Gold ingot (Simplified); 银锭 (yín dìng) — Silver ingot; 药锭 (yào dìng) — Medicinal tablet or lozenge.

How to Write 锭

The character 锭 (dìng) is written with 13 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

锭 is pronounced dìng in Mandarin Chinese. It means ingot; spindle.

Common Words with 锭

金锭 jīn dìng

Gold ingot (Simplified)

银锭 yín dìng

Silver ingot

药锭 yào dìng

Medicinal tablet or lozenge

Example Sentences

桌上有一个金锭。

zhuō shàng yǒu yí gè jīn dìng

There is a gold ingot on the table.

古代人用银锭。

gǔ dài rén yòng yín dìng

Ancient people used silver ingots.

他吃了一颗药锭。

tā chī le yī kē yào dìng

He took a tablet.

Similar Characters

铐 kào

铑 lǎo

铒 ěr

Practice Writing 锭 (dìng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 锭

What does 锭 (dìng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 锭 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 锭 and 铐?

What mistakes do learners make writing 锭?

What common words use 锭?

How to Write 锭 (dìng)