等
Character Breakdown
Components: 竹 + 寺
Bamboo at the temple — waiting in rows
Details
| Pinyin | děng |
| Meanings | to wait, etc., Wait (verb), rank |
| Stroke Count | 12 |
| Radical | 竹 (#118 — bamboo) |
| HSK Levels | HSK 1, HSK 4, HSK 5, HSK 6 |
| Frequency | #81 most common |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 等 mean in Chinese?
等 (děng) means "to wait, etc., Wait (verb), rank" in Chinese. It appears in HSK level 1, 4, 5, 6.
How many strokes does 等 have?
The Chinese character 等 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 竹 (bamboo).
What is the radical of 等?
The radical of 等 is 竹 (bamboo, Kangxi radical #118).