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

Q: What does 眵 (chī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 眵 (chī) means "eye discharge". with 11 strokes and the radical 目.

Q: How do you write 眵 stroke by stroke?

眵 has 11 strokes. The radical is 目. 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 眵 and 相?

眵 (chī) and 相 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 眵?

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

Q: What common words use 眵?

Common words containing 眵 include: 眵目糊 (chī mù hú) — eye discharge (sleep); 眵泪 (chī lèi) — eye discharge and tears; 擦眵 (cā chī) — To wipe away eye discharge.

How to Write 眵

The character 眵 (chī) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 目 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

眵 is pronounced chī in Mandarin Chinese. It means eye discharge.

Common Words with 眵

眵目糊 chī mù hú

eye discharge (sleep)

眵泪 chī lèi

eye discharge and tears

擦眵 cā chī

To wipe away eye discharge

Example Sentences

早上起来有眵目糊。

zǎo shàng qǐ lái yǒu chī mù hú

There is eye crust in the eyes upon waking up in the morning.

他的眼睛里有眵泪。

tā de yǎn jīng lǐ yǒu chī lèi

There is discharge in his eyes.

帮孩子擦擦眵。

bāng hái zi cā cā chī

Help the child wipe away the sleep from their eyes.

Similar Characters

相 xiāng

盹 dǔn

盼 pàn

Practice Writing 眵 (chī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 眵

What does 眵 (chī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 眵 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 眵 and 相?

What mistakes do learners make writing 眵?

What common words use 眵?

How to Write 眵 (chī)