当
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Stroke order — 6 strokes, step by step
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Common words with 当
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 当然 | dāng rán | only natural; as it should be |
| 当 | dāng | (onom.) dong; ding dong (bell) |
| 当地 | dāng dì | local |
| 当时 | dāng shí | then; at that time |
| 当代 | dāng dài | the present age; the contemporary era |
| 上当 | shàng dàng | taken in (by sb's deceit); to be fooled |
| 相当 | xiāng dāng | equivalent to; appropriate |
| 不敢当 | bù gǎn dāng | lit. I dare not (accept the honor); fig. I don't deserve your praise; you flatter me |
FAQ
How many strokes does 当 have?
当 has 6 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 当?
The pinyin for 当 is dāng. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄉㄤ.
What does 当 mean in Chinese?
当 means: (onom.) dong; ding dong (bell). It appears in common words such as 当然、当、当地.
What is the traditional form of 当?
The traditional form of 当 is 當.