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

Q: What does 痴 (chī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 痴 (chī) means "dementia; infatuated; silly". with 13 strokes and the radical 疒.

Q: How do you write 痴 stroke by stroke?

痴 has 13 strokes. The radical is 疒. 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 痴 and 疵?

痴 (chī) and 疵 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 痴?

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

Q: What common words use 痴?

Common words containing 痴 include: 痴迷 (chī mí) — obsessed; infatuated; 痴心 (chī xīn) — infatuation; blind devotion; 痴呆 (chī dāi) — dementia; dull-witted.

How to Write 痴

The character 痴 (chī) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 疒 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

痴 is pronounced chī in Mandarin Chinese. It means dementia; infatuated; silly.

Common Words with 痴

痴迷 chī mí

obsessed; infatuated

痴心 chī xīn

infatuation; blind devotion

痴呆 chī dāi

dementia; dull-witted

Example Sentences

他痴迷于学习汉语。

tā chī mí yú xué xí hàn yǔ

He is obsessed with learning Chinese.

这只是他的痴心妄想。

zhè zhǐ shì tā de chī xīn wàng xiǎng

This is just his wishful thinking.

老人患了老年痴呆。

lǎo rén huàn le lǎo nián chī dāi

The elderly person suffers from Alzheimer's disease or dementia.

Similar Characters

疵 cī

痊 quán

痍 yí

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Frequently Asked Questions about 痴

What does 痴 (chī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 痴 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 痴 and 疵?

What mistakes do learners make writing 痴?

What common words use 痴?

How to Write 痴 (chī)