蹬
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dēng / dèng · to step on

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HSK 2.0 · Level 6HSK 3.0 · Level 7-9Frequency #12339
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Readings & meanings

蹬 has 2 dictionary pronunciations. The examples show how each reading behaves in real words.

dēng

to step on; to tread on; to put on; to wear (shoes, trousers etc)

蹬子dēng zi · pedal
dèng

used in 蹭蹬[ceng4 deng4]

蹭蹬cèng dèng ·
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Shape and proportion

19Total strokes

Count each continuous pen movement once, including turns and hooks.

Left-rightCharacter structure

Keep the left side compact and leave enough room for the right side.

足Key radical

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How to study 蹬 in context

  1. Say dēng / dèng, then recall the core meaning: to step on.
  2. Write all 19 strokes while keeping the left-right balanced.
  3. Use it in 蹬子 (dēng zi), meaning “pedal”.

Definitions and traditional forms are compiled from Make Me a Hanzi, HSK curriculum data, and CC-CEDICT. Sourced example sentences link to Tatoeba; editorial examples are labeled separately. Review data sources and licenses.