Learn a Chinese Character - 钉

1. Character Basics

Radical: 钅 (Metal radical)

Stroke Count: 7 (Number of strokes: 7)

Structure Analysis: 形声字，从金（钅，金属），丁声（dīng，表音）。本义指金属钉子（如"铁钉"），现也指固定动作（如"钉牢"）(Phonetic-semantic character: "钅" (metal) + "丁" (phonetic). Originally meant "metal nail", now means "fasten firmly".)

2. Pronunciation

Pinyin: Dīng (First tone: noun form)
Dìng (Fourth tone: verb form)

3. Meaning

To be filled

4. Common Words

• 钉子 (dīng zi) Nail
• 钉鞋 (dīng xié) Spiked shoes
• 钉扣 (dìng kòu) Sew button
• 钉牢 (dìng láo) Fasten securely

7. Example Sentence

8. Memory Tips

Combine "钅" (metal) + "丁" (nail shape) → Metal fastener. 组合“钅”+“丁”→ 金属固定物。