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How to write 丁 (dīng)

丁 (dīng) means "number of people in a family". It has 2 strokes and the radical 一.

Write the 2 strokes in order in the grid below. Each stroke is checked as you go.

Words

人丁

ren2 ding1

number of people in a family; population; (old) adult males; male servants

丁冬

ding1 dong1

onomat. ding dong; jingling of bells; clanking sound

拉丁

la1 ding1

Latin; (in former times) to press-gang; to kidnap and force people into service

补丁

bu3 ding1

patch (for mending clothes, tires etc); (software) patch

ding1

fourth of 10 heavenly stems 十天干; fourth in order; letter "D" or roman "IV" in list "A, B, C", or "I, II, III" etc; butyl; cubes (of food)

Radical decomposition

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Writing tips

This character has few strokes. Focus on proportion and balance between the strokes.

How to Write 丁 (dīng) — Stroke Order & Practice | WriteChinese