1. Character Basics

Radical: 竹 (Bamboo radical)

Stroke Count: 12 (Number of strokes: 12)

Structure Analysis: 形声字，从竹（竹简），寺声（sì，表音）。本义指竹简的等级（如“等级”），引申为等候（如“等待”）。(Phonetic-semantic character: "竹" (bamboo) + "寺" (phonetic). Originally meant "bamboo slip hierarchy", extended to "wait".)

2. Pronunciation

Pinyin: Děng (Third tone)

3. Meaning

To be filled

4. Common Words

• 等待 (děng dài) Wait
• 等级 (děng jí) Grade/Level
• 等于 (děng yú) Equal to
• 等号 (děng hào) Equal sign

7. Example Sentence

8. Memory Tips

Combine "竹" (bamboo) + "寺" (temple) → Bamboo slips in temple for ranking. 组合“竹”+“寺”→ 寺庙中用竹简记录等级。