停 (tíng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 停 (tíng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 停 (tíng) means "to stop; to park; to halt". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 停 stroke by stroke?

停 has 11 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 停 and 侮?

停 (tíng) and 侮 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 停?

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

Q: What common words use 停?

Common words containing 停 include: 停车 (tíng chē) — To park a car; 停止 (tíng zhǐ) — to stop; to cease; to halt; 停电 (tíng diàn) — Power outage.

How to Write 停

The character 停 (tíng) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 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

停 is pronounced tíng in Mandarin Chinese. It means to stop; to park; to halt.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 停 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 停

停车 tíng chē

To park a car

停止 tíng zhǐ

to stop; to cease; to halt

停电 tíng diàn

Power outage

Example Sentences

门口可以停车吗？

mén kǒu kě yǐ tíng chē ma

Can I park at the entrance?

雨已经停止了。

yǔ yǐ jīng tíng zhǐ le

The rain has already stopped.

昨天晚上停电了。

zuó tiān wǎn shàng tíng diàn le

There was a power outage last night.

Similar Characters

侮 wǔ

侯 hóu

侵 qīn

Practice Writing 停 (tíng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 停

What does 停 (tíng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 停 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 停 and 侮?

What mistakes do learners make writing 停?

What common words use 停?

How to Write 停 (tíng)