HSK 5, v, 12 strokes, radical 癶, rank #1959, Medium
登
dēng
to ascend
HSK 5, v, 12 strokes, radical 癶, rank #1959, Medium
登
dēng
to mount
HSK 5, v, 12 strokes, radical 癶, rank #1959, Medium
登
dēng
to publish or record
HSK 5, v, 12 strokes, radical 癶, rank #1959, Medium
登
dēng
to enter (e.g. in a register)
HSK 5, v, 12 strokes, radical 癶, rank #1959, Medium
登
dēng
to press down with the foot
HSK 5, v, 12 strokes, radical 癶, rank #1959, Medium
登
dēng
to step or tread on
HSK 5, v, 12 strokes, radical 癶, rank #1959, Medium
登
dēng
to put on (shoes or trousers) (dialect)
HSK 5, v, 12 strokes, radical 癶, rank #1959, Medium
登
dēng
to be gathered and taken to the threshing ground (old)
HSK 5, v, 12 strokes, radical 癶, rank #1959, Medium
登
dēng
to rise, to mount, to board, to climb
HSK 5, v, 12 strokes, radical 癶, rank #1959, Medium
dēng(deng1) T1
1to scale (a height)
2to ascend
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登dēng(deng1)
The character 登 (dēng) primarily means 'to ascend' or 'to scale a height.' It is commonly used in contexts involving climbing, boarding, or entering something, such as a vehicle or a register. Additionally, it can refer to the act of publishing or recording information.
Strokes12Radical癶Frequency#1959DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, climbing mountains has significant symbolism, often representing personal growth and overcoming obstacles. Mountains are revered in Chinese history, and 登 is frequently used in literature and poetry to convey these themes.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person climbing a mountain (the shape of the character 登 resembles a person ascending). The top of the mountain represents achievement, reminding you that 登 means 'to ascend.' The pronunciation 'dēng' sounds like 'dung,' which you can picture as a step up to reach the peak.
Meanings of 登
dēng(deng1)
1to scale (a height)
2to ascend
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About 登
登Simplified
12Strokes
癶Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#1959Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L5IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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Quick Contrast
登 (dēng) vs 上 (shàng) — use 登 when specifically referring to ascending or climbing, while 上 is more general for going up or on.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person climbing a mountain (the shape of the character 登 resembles a person ascending). The top of the mountain represents achievement, reminding you that 登 means 'to ascend.' The pronunciation 'dēng' sounds like 'dung,' which you can picture as a step up to reach the peak.
Usage Notes
登 is often used in both formal and informal contexts, but it's essential to use it correctly with respect to the object being ascended. Common collocations include 登山 (dēng shān - to climb a mountain) and 登机 (dēng jī - to board a plane). Be cautious with the fourth tone (dēng) to avoid confusion with other similar-sounding words.
HSK Study Tips
登 is not listed in HSK levels but relates closely to words like 爬 (pá - to climb) and 上 (shàng - to go up). Students should focus on using 登 in various contexts to expand their vocabulary regarding movement and ascent.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, climbing mountains has significant symbolism, often representing personal growth and overcoming obstacles. Mountains are revered in Chinese history, and 登 is frequently used in literature and poetry to convey these themes.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 登 with similar verbs like 爬 (pá - to climb), which is more general. For example, saying '我想爬山' (Wǒ xiǎng pá shān) is correct, but if you specifically mean to scale a mountain, using 登 is more appropriate: '我想登山' (Wǒ xiǎng dēng shān).
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Grammar Patterns of 登
登 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 10 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The patterns below break down its most common sentence frames, with example sentences and practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) for each one.
For years, the couple's tempestuous relationship made the headlines.
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今天报上登的那宗勒索案真可怕。
jīn tiān bào shàng dēng de nà zōng lè suǒ àn zhēn kě pà。
That was a terrible case of blackmail in the paper today.
Cultural Notes for 登
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In Chinese culture, climbing mountains is not just a physical activity; it is often associated with spiritual ascension and enlightenment. Many famous mountains, such as Mount Tai, are considered sacred.
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, climbing mountains has significant symbolism, often representing personal growth and overcoming obstacles. Mountains are revered in Chinese history, and 登 is frequently used in literature and poetry to convey these themes.
Word Family of 登
Compounds26
橙cheng2orange tree
凳deng4bench; stool
澄cheng2variant of 澄[chéng]
瞪deng4to open (one's eyes) wide
蹬deng1to step on
镫deng4lamp; a kind of cooking vessel
噔deng1for (a recipient of pity or sympathy); surname
燈deng1lamp, lantern, light
嶝deng4mountain path
磴deng4stone steps on a cliff or hill
簦deng1bamboo or straw hat; street-vendor's umbrella
僜
墱
嬁
憕
撜
璒
竳
膯
艠
證zheng4to prove, to verify; certificate, proof
邆
鐙
隥
霯
鼟
Words Containing This Character20
登记dēngjìto register (one's name)登記
登dēngto ascend
登陆dēnglùto land登陸
登场to go on stage登場
登录dēnglùto register登錄
刊登kāndēngto carry a story
登上to climb over
登机dēngjīto board a plane登機
登山dēngshānclimbing
攀登pāndēngto climb
登门to visit sb at home登門
摩登fashionable
李登辉Lee Teng-hui (1923-), Taiwanese politician, president of ROC 1988-2000李登輝
拉登(Osama) bin Laden (1957-2011), leader of Al Qaeda
登时immediately登時
登报to publish in the newspapers登報
登基to ascend the throne
捷足先登the quick-footed climb up first (idiom)
登载to record (bookkeeping entries)登載
登月to go (up) to the moon
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Frequently Asked Questions about 登
登 has several meanings depending on the context. It can refer to climbing or ascending physical heights, publishing written works, or even entering data into a register. Understanding the context is key to grasping its full meaning.
Yes, 登 is used in various phrases such as '登高' (dēng gāo), which means to climb high or ascend. Another example is '登场' (dēng chǎng), meaning to make an appearance, often used in performances or shows.
登 (dēng) means to scale or ascend, often referring to climbing heights or mounting something. It can also mean to publish or record, such as entering information in a register. Additionally, it can imply pressing down with the foot in certain contexts.
To use 登 in a sentence, you might say '我想登上那个山顶' (Wǒ xiǎng dēng shàng nàgè shāndǐng), which means 'I want to climb to that mountain top.' You can also use it in the context of publishing, like '这本书已经登出' (Zhè běn shū yǐjīng dēng chū), meaning 'This book has been published.'
You can say '我想登山' (Wǒ xiǎng dēng shān) which means 'I want to climb a mountain.'
No, it can also refer to entering or recording, like '登记' (dēng jì - to register).
You should pronounce it with the first tone (dēng).
