哧 (chī) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 哧 (chī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 哧 (chī) means "Rip/Hiss (sound of tearing or air escaping)". with 10 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 哧 stroke by stroke?

哧 has 10 strokes. The radical is 口. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 哧 and 呢?

哧 (chī) and 呢 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 哧?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 口. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 哧?

Common words containing 哧 include: 噗哧 (pū chī) — sound of a sudden laugh or spray; 哧 (chī) — Rip/Hiss (sound of tearing or air escaping); 哧哧 (chī chī) — Sound of ripping or hissing.

How to Write 哧

The character 哧 (chī) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

哧 is pronounced chī in Mandarin Chinese. It means Rip/Hiss (sound of tearing or air escaping).

Common Words with 哧

噗哧 pū chī

sound of a sudden laugh or spray

哧 chī

Rip/Hiss (sound of tearing or air escaping)

哧哧 chī chī

Sound of ripping or hissing

Example Sentences

她噗哧一声笑了。

tā pū chī yì shēng xiào le

She burst out laughing.

哧的一声，纸撕开了。

chī de yì shēng zhǐ sī kāi le

With a rip, the paper was torn apart.

他在哧哧地笑。

tā zài chī chī de xiào

He is chuckling.

Similar Characters

呢 ne

呣 ḿ

呤 líng

Practice Writing 哧 (chī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 哧

What does 哧 (chī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 哧 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 哧 and 呢?

What mistakes do learners make writing 哧?

What common words use 哧?

How to Write 哧 (chī)