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玎 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
玎dīngjingling, tinklingzg, 6 strokes, radical 王
dīng(ding1) T1
  1. 1jingling, tinkling
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March 24, 2026

玎dīng(ding1)

The character 玎 (dīng) refers to the sound of jingling or tinkling, often associated with small bells or chimes. It is commonly used to describe light, melodious sounds that create a pleasant auditory experience, such as the sound of wind chimes or delicate jewelry. This character is not frequently used in everyday conversation, making it somewhat specialized.

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Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, the sound of bells or chimes is often associated with auspiciousness and celebrations, such as during the Lunar New Year. The pleasant sound of 玎 can evoke feelings of joy and harmony in festive settings.

Memory Tip

Imagine a small bell jingling as you walk. The character 玎 looks like a bell (represented by the '王' component at the bottom) surrounded by sounds (the '丁' component suggests a sharp, clear sound). Picture yourself walking through a market filled with beautiful, tinkling bells, and remember the sound as you say 'dīng'.

Meanings of 玎

dīng(ding1)
1jingling, tinkling
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About 玎

玎Simplified
6Strokes
王Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 玎

Usage Notes

Learners might confuse 玎 with similar-sounding characters. It is typically used in literary or poetic contexts rather than in informal speech. Be mindful of tone; the first tone (dīng) is crucial, as a mistake could change the meaning completely to something unrelated.

HSK Study Tips

While 玎 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it shares phonetic components with other characters at HSK levels, like 丁 (dīng). Students should focus on recognizing its sound and context in poetry or literature, which may enhance their understanding of more common vocabulary.

Common Mistakes

Learners might write 玎 with the wrong tone, saying 'dǐng' instead of 'dīng', which could lead to confusion with the word for 'top' or 'to hold up'. Additionally, some may confuse it with other characters that have similar components, like 丁 (dīng).

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Pronunciation of 玎

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Etymology of 玎

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

jade

Semantic (meaning)王
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Phonetic (sound)丁
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Case file: 玎

  1. 1The meaning half王 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half丁 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawayjade
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 玎?

Decomposition of 玎

IDS Structure⿰王丁
玎Full Character
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王Wang2
left
丁Ding1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 玎?

How to say jingling, tinkling in Chinese

“jingling, tinkling” in Chinese is玎dīng

The character 玎 (dīng) refers to the sound of jingling or tinkling, often associated with small bells or chimes. It is commonly used to describe light, melodious sounds that create a pleasant auditory experience, such as the sound of wind chimes or delicate jewelry. This character is not frequently used in everyday conversation, making it somewhat specialized.

When to use 玎

Learners might confuse 玎 with similar-sounding characters. It is typically used in literary or poetic contexts rather than in informal speech. Be mindful of tone; the first tone (dīng) is crucial, as a mistake could change the meaning completely to something unrelated.

What learners get wrong

Learners might write 玎 with the wrong tone, saying 'dǐng' instead of 'dīng', which could lead to confusion with the word for 'top' or 'to hold up'. Additionally, some may confuse it with other characters that have similar components, like 丁 (dīng).

Write 玎

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Word Family of 玎

Words Containing This Character1
玎dīngjingling
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Compound Meaning

What does 玎 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 玎

You pronounce it as 'dīng', with a high and level tone.

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