登 Stroke Order — How to Write 登
登 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 癶, 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.
登 Radical and Character Components
登 is a phono-semantic compound: 癶 (legs) carries the meaning, while 豆 indicates the sound.
Radical: 癶 + 7 more strokes
登 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- dēng
Meanings of 登 in Chinese
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dēng登
To ascend, climb, or mount. Often used for physical upward movement or reaching a higher position.
每年春天，他都会和朋友一起去登山。
Every spring, he goes mountain climbing with his friends.
To step on, to tread, or to press down with the foot, often with force.
小孩子在泥地里踢登，把鞋子都弄脏了。
The child stomped in the mud, getting their shoes all dirty.
To record, register, or publish (e.g., in a newspaper or record book).
请在这里登记您的姓名和联系方式。
Please register your name and contact information here.
Refers to the ripening of grain crops, often used in phrases indicating a bumper harvest or abundant yield.
今年五谷丰登，农民们都很高兴。
This year saw a bumper harvest of all grains, and the farmers are very happy.
Immediately; at once; forthwith.
接到通知后，他登时动身前往
Upon receiving the notice, he immediately set off.
To promote or advance (someone) to a higher position; to appoint to an important post.
他因表现出色而获登用，成为了部门经理。
He was promoted and appointed as a department manager due to his outstanding performance.
Dialectal usage: to put on (shoes, boots).
她急忙登上高跟鞋就出门了。
She hurriedly put on her high heels and left.
Common Words and Phrases with 登
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to publish in a newspaper
他决定登报寻找失散多年的亲人。
He decided to place an announcement in the newspaper to look for his long-lost relatives.
3
To appear on stage; to make one's debut or appearance.
秋收时节，农户们将成熟的玉米登场，准备下一步的脱粒工作
During the autumn harvest season, farmers bring the ripe corn to the threshing ground, preparing for the next step of threshing.
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to set out on a journey; to depart
明天一早，我们就将登程前往美丽的云南丽江。
Tomorrow morning, we will set out for the beautiful Lijiang in Yunnan.
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Reach the peak of perfection; attain the highest level of skill or achievement.
他的绘画技艺已经登峰造极，每一笔都充满了生命力。
His painting skills have reached the pinnacle, every stroke imbued with vitality.
7
to ascend a height, especially referring to the custom of climbing mountains on the Double Ninth Festival.
重阳节有登高的习俗。
It is customary to ascend to high places on the Double Ninth Festival.
8
ascend the throne
经过盛大的仪式，新国王成功登基
After a grand ceremony, the new king successfully ascended the throne.
9
ascend the throne; be enthroned (of an emperor)
在古老的传说中，一位年轻的王子在经历重重考验后，终于登极，开启了一个繁荣的新时代。
In ancient legends, a young prince, after numerous trials, finally ascended the throne, ushering in a prosperous new era.
10
to register; to record formally
请在图书馆前台登记您的借书信息。
Please register your borrowing information at the library's front desk.
11
To pass the imperial civil service examinations and be granted a degree.
那位年轻学子经过多年寒窗苦读，终于如愿登科，光耀门楣。
After years of diligent study, that young scholar finally achieved his wish of passing the imperial examination, bringing glory to his family.
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To ascend to a high place or visit a scenic spot, typically to enjoy the view.
每逢秋高气爽，许多游客都喜欢登临香山，欣赏漫山红叶。
Whenever autumn skies are clear and fresh, many tourists enjoy ascending Xiangshan to admire the red leaves covering the mountains.
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To enroll, register, or record.
请在访客簿上登录您的姓名和来访时间。
Please log your name and visit time in the guestbook.
15
to call at sb's house; to visit sb's home
为了表示感谢，我决定亲自登门拜访李老师。
To show my gratitude, I decided to personally visit Teacher Li at his home.
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To climb; to scale a height; to strive upwards.
面对人生的挑战，我们需要鼓足勇气，不断登攀，才能达到成功的顶峰。
Facing life's challenges, we need to muster courage and continuously strive upwards to reach the peak of success.
More words with 登
- pān攀dēng登To climb or ascend.
- fēng丰dēng登bumper harvest; abundant harvest
- mó摩dēng登modern or fashionable
- kān刊dēng登publish, print
- mǎn满dēng登dēng登full to the brim; very full
- zhāi摘dēng登to publish extracts
- zhào照dēng登publish verbatim, print as submitted
- dēng登shān山Mountaineering, Mountain climbing
- dēng登shàng上Board, Ascend
- huǒ火bù不dēng登Suddenly; all of a sudden.
- dēng登dǐng顶Summit, Reach the top
- dēng登jī机Boarding, To board a plane
- dēng登shān山duì队mountaineering team, climbing team
- dēng登shān山zhě者climber, mountaineer
- dēng登shí时at once, immediately
- dēng登tái台to go on stage, to perform
- dēng登duì对well-matched, a good match
- róng荣dēng登to top, to be honorably listed
- dēng登shān山shéng绳climbing rope, mountaineering rope
- dēng登yòng用appoint, employ
Idioms with 登
- dēng登gāo高wàng望yuǎn远take a broad and far-sighted view
- dēng登gāo高yī一hū呼make a public appeal
- dēng登gāo高zì自bēi卑start low to reach high
- dēng登shān山yuè越lǐng岭trek through mountains and over ridges
- dēng登tái台bài拜jiàng将appoint to a high position
- dēng登táng堂rù入shì室reach a high level of proficiency
- bù步bù步dēng登gāo高steady progress and promotion
- fěn粉mò墨dēng登chǎng场make a showy public appearance
- hóng红bù不lēng棱dēng登Unpleasantly garish red
- huā花bù不léng棱dēng登gaudy and disorderly in color
- jié捷zú足xiān先dēng登The swift-footed get there first
- kuǐ傀lěi儡dēng登chǎng场A puppet takes the stage
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Open the tool →Questions about 登
What does 登 mean in Chinese?
登 (dēng) means “To ascend” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 登?
登 is pronounced dēng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 登 have?
登 has 12 strokes.
How do you write 登?
登 is written in 12 strokes, starting from the radical 癶. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 登?
The radical of 登 is 癶, and 登 is a phono-semantic compound.