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

Q: What does 笞 (chī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 笞 (chī) means "to flog with bamboo". with 11 strokes and the radical 竹.

Q: How do you write 笞 stroke by stroke?

笞 has 11 strokes. The radical is 竹. 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 笞 and 竽?

笞 (chī) and 竽 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 笞?

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

Q: What common words use 笞?

Common words containing 笞 include: 鞭笞 (biān chī) — to whip; to flog; 笞刑 (chī xíng) — flogging (as a punishment); 笞打 (chī dǎ) — to whip or flog.

How to Write 笞

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

笞 is pronounced chī in Mandarin Chinese. It means to flog with bamboo.

Common Words with 笞

鞭笞 biān chī

to whip; to flog

笞刑 chī xíng

flogging (as a punishment)

笞打 chī dǎ

to whip or flog

Example Sentences

他受到了鞭笞。

tā shòu dào le biān chī

He was whipped.

古代有笞刑。

gǔ dài yǒu chī xíng

There was the punishment of flogging in ancient times.

他被笞打了一顿。

tā bèi chī dǎ le yī dùn

He was given a flogging.

Similar Characters

竽 yú

竿 gān

笃 dǔ

Practice Writing 笞 (chī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 笞

What does 笞 (chī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 笞 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 笞 and 竽?

What mistakes do learners make writing 笞?

What common words use 笞?

How to Write 笞 (chī)