鼎 Stroke Order — How to Write 鼎
鼎 is written in 13 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 鼎, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
鼎 Radical and Character Components
Partial breakdown of 鼎:目
鼎 is a pictograph. A cauldron on its bronze tripod.
Radical: 鼎 + 0 more strokes
鼎 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- dǐng
Meanings of 鼎 in Chinese
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dǐng鼎
An ancient cooking vessel or ritual implement, typically made of bronze, with three legs and two handles.
博物馆里陈列着一件精美的青铜鼎。
An exquisite bronze ding (tripod) is displayed in the museum.
A type of ancient pot or cauldron, specifically a large cooking vessel, as in '鼎罐' (dǐngguàn) or '鼎锅' (dǐngguō).
他用一口大鼎煮汤，香味扑鼻
He used a large cauldron to cook soup, and the aroma filled the air.
In ancient China, 'ding' refers to a tripod cauldron, which was considered a ritual vessel and a symbol of state power and authority.
这支队伍今年的目标是问鼎联赛冠军。
This team's goal this year is to contend for the league championship.
Symbolizing a situation where three parties stand in a standoff, confronting each other, like a tripod.
在电影行业中，三家主要制作公司形成了鼎足之势，共同瓜分市场份额。
In the film industry, three major production companies have formed a tripod-like standoff, jointly carving up market share.
Great; important; powerful. Often used to describe significant influence or strong support.
我们感谢社会各界对这项公益事业的鼎力支持
We are grateful for the strong support from all sectors of society for this public welfare initiative.
At its peak; in full flourishing, as in 鼎盛 (dǐngshèng).
这家公司正值业务发展的鼎盛时期。
This company is currently in the heyday of its business development.
Common Words and Phrases with 鼎
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Describes extreme extravagance and waste, where precious items are treated as worthless.
他收藏了许多名家字画，却随意堆放在角落，任其受潮发霉，这种鼎铛玉石的做法实在令人费解。
He collected many famous calligraphies and paintings, but casually piled them in a corner, allowing them to get damp and moldy; this act of treating precious items as worthless is truly puzzling.
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great; very important or famous
这座剧院在城市里鼎鼎有名，许多经典演出都在这里上演。
This theater is renowned in the city, and many classic performances are staged here.
3
Boiling with noise and confusion; tumultuous.
晚会现场人声鼎沸，笑语喧哗。
The party venue was a clamorous scene, filled with laughter and conversation.
4
change of dynasties; to reform or innovate, often referring to a change of regime
这次科技浪潮推动了行业的鼎革，许多传统模式被彻底颠覆。
This wave of technological advancement spurred a fundamental transformation in the industry, with many traditional models being completely overturned.
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great efforts or support (used politely)
若能得到您的鼎力支持，我们的活动将更加成功。
If we can receive your powerful support, our event will be even more successful.
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in a period of great prosperity; at the height of power and splendor
他的职业生涯在三十岁时达到了鼎盛，获得了无数奖项。
His career reached its peak at the age of thirty, winning countless awards.
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Extravagant and luxurious dining, referring to the sumptuous meals enjoyed by wealthy families.
他出身名门望族，从小过着鼎食鸣钟的奢华生活。
Born into a renowned and influential family, he lived a life of lavish banquets and opulent luxury from a young age.
8
innovate; replace the old with the new; renew
这家公司致力于技术鼎新，以适应市场变化
This company is dedicated to technological innovation to adapt to market changes.
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tripartite confrontation; confront each other like a tripod standing on its three legs with tripartite balance of forces
这座古老的庭院里，三棵参天古树呈鼎峙之态，为访客提供荫凉。
In this ancient courtyard, three towering old trees stand in a tripod-like formation, providing shade for visitors.
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great help; strong support/assistance
若能得到您的鼎助，此次慈善活动定能圆满成功。
If we could receive your powerful assistance, this charity event would surely be a complete success.
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Three legs of a tripod, often used to describe three rival powers or a three-way standoff.
这三家公司在市场上形成鼎足之势，各自拥有相当的份额。
These three companies form a three-way balance in the market, each holding a significant share.
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A rich and aristocratic family; a powerful and influential family.
这个家族凭借其在文化领域的卓越贡献和世代相传的艺术品收藏，被誉为当地的鼎族
With their outstanding contributions in the cultural sphere and generations of art collection, this family is renowned as a distinguished and prominent family in the area.
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a situation of tripartite confrontation
在市场竞争中，这三家公司形成了鼎足之势，各自占据了一部分市场份额。
In market competition, these three companies have formed a three-way standoff, each occupying a portion of the market share.
More words with 鼎
- zhōng钟dǐng鼎wén文Bronze inscriptions, Jinwen
- dìng定dǐng鼎establish the capital, found a dynasty
- fèi沸dǐng鼎Boiling cauldron, Seething cauldron
- wèn问dǐng鼎to contend for the championship, to vie for supremacy
- yàn赝dǐng鼎Forgeries, Counterfeit ding vessel
- jiǔ九dǐng鼎Nine Tripod Cauldrons
- tóng铜dǐng鼎bronze cauldron, bronze tripod
- dǐng鼎huò镬boiling cauldron, cauldron of torture
- dǐng鼎lì力xiāng相zhù助Strong support, Great help
- dǐng鼎lì力zhī支chí持strong support, full support
- qīng青tóng铜dǐng鼎bronze ding, bronze cauldron
- dǐng鼎shèng盛shí时qī期peak, golden age
- zhōng钟dǐng鼎bells and tripods, high officials
- zhòng重dǐng鼎crucial position, key role
- dǐng鼎zhì峙zhī之tài态Tripartite confrontation, Three-way standoff
- xiāng香huǒ火dǐng鼎shèng盛Thriving with worshippers, Bustling with pilgrims
- zhòng重yú逾jiú九dǐng鼎Of paramount importance, Extremely weighty
Idioms with 鼎
- dǐng鼎dǐng鼎dà大míng名very famous and eminent
- dǐng鼎dǐng鼎yǒu有míng名very famous and well-known
- dǐng鼎xīn新gé革gù故discard the old and establish the new
- dǐng鼎zú足ér而lì立stand in tripartite confrontation
- dǐng鼎zú足ér而sān三three-way rivalry or balance
- bá拔shān山jǔ举dǐng鼎possessing extraordinary strength
- bá拔shān山gāng扛dǐng鼎possess immense physical strength
- chūn春qiū秋dǐng鼎shèng盛in the prime of one's life
- dà大míng名dǐng鼎dǐng鼎Widely renowned
- gé革gù故dǐng鼎xīn新discard the old and introduce the new
- niú牛dǐng鼎pēng烹jī鸡use great talent for trivial task
- rén人shēng声dǐng鼎fèi沸a hubbub of voices
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Open the tool →Questions about 鼎
What does 鼎 mean in Chinese?
鼎 (dǐng) means “In ancient China” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 鼎?
鼎 is pronounced dǐng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 鼎 have?
鼎 has 13 strokes.
How do you write 鼎?
鼎 is written in 13 strokes, starting from the radical 鼎. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 鼎?
The radical of 鼎 is 鼎, and 鼎 is a pictograph.