dīng ㄉㄧㄥ deng1 HSK 7-9

dìng ㄉㄧㄥˋ deng1 流利級 · Level 5

  • to join things together by fixing them in place at one or more points
  • to nail
  • to pin
  • to staple
  • to sew on

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 钉 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 車胎被釘子刺穿了。 A nail penetrated the car tyre.
  • 我斩钉截铁地拒绝了。 I flatly refused.
  • 我斬釘截鐵地拒絕了。 I flatly refused.
  • 這個釘子撕破了他的夾克。 The nail tore his jacket.
  • 这个人只顾自己,不顾别人,你要他帮忙,准得碰钉子。 This person only thinks about themselves and doesn’t consider others. If you ask for their help, you’re bound to run into trouble.

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