Learn a Chinese Character - 叮

Chinese Character: (Dīng - Sting; Remind)

1. Character Basics

Radical:(Mouth radical)

Stroke Count: 5 (Number of strokes: 5)

Structure Analysis: 形声字,从口(发声器官),丁声(dīng,表音)。本义指蚊虫叮咬(如"叮咬"),现也指反复嘱咐(如"叮嘱")(Phonetic-semantic character: "口" (mouth) + "丁" (phonetic). Originally meant "insect bite", now means "repeatedly remind".)

2. Pronunciation

Pinyin: Dīng (First tone)

3. Meaning

To be filled

4. Common Words

7. Example Sentence

The mosquito bit my arm. 蚊子叮了我的胳膊。

Mom reminded me to bring an umbrella. 妈妈叮嘱我要带伞。

8. Memory Tips

Combine "口" (mouth) + "丁" (nail) → Sharp mouth like a nail's point. 组合“口”+“丁”→ 如钉子尖端般尖锐的嘴。

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