丁
Character Breakdown
Radical: 一 (no. 1)
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- fourth of the ten Heavenly Stems 十天干[shi2 tian1 gan1]
- fourth in order
- letter "D" or roman "IV" in list "A, B, C", or "I, II, III" etc
- ancient Chinese compass point: 195°
- butyl
- cubes (of food)
Example Sentences
人丁兴旺是好事。
Réndīng xīngwàng shì hǎoshì
Having a prosperous population is a good thing
Words Containing 丁
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | HSK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 丁丁 | Dīng dīng | Tintin, cartoon character | |
| 丁丁 | zhēng zhēng | sound of chopping wood, chess pieces hitting the board etc | |
| 丁丑 | dīng chǒu | fourteenth year D2 of the 60 year cycle, e.g. 1997 or 2057 | |
| 丁亥 | dīng hài | twenty fourth year D12 of the 60 year cycle, e.g. 2007 or 2067 | |
| 丁克 | dīng kè | Dual Income, No Kids (DINK) (loanword) |
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HSK levels
- New HSK exam
- HSK 7-9
- HSK 2.0
- HSK 5
- HSK Lord study list
- HSK 7 list
丁: HSK 5 on the old exam, HSK 7-9 on the new one. See where your old level lands
New exam levels follow the CLEC syllabus released 15 November 2025. The first official sitting is announced for 13 December 2026. HSK 7-9 is one advanced band.
On the new HSK 7-9 exam
Studying for HSK 7-9? Keep 丁 with the rest of your level.
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