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

Q: What does 螭 (chī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 螭 (chī) means "Hornless dragon (mythical)". with 16 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 螭 stroke by stroke?

螭 has 16 strokes. The radical is 虫. 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 螭 and 蜘?

螭 (chī) and 蜘 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 螭?

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

Q: What common words use 螭?

Common words containing 螭 include: 螭龙 (chī lóng) — Hornless dragon; 螭首 (chī shǒu) — Dragon head ornament; 螭纹 (chī wén) — Dragon motif / Pattern.

How to Write 螭

The character 螭 (chī) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 虫 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

螭 is pronounced chī in Mandarin Chinese. It means Hornless dragon (mythical).

Common Words with 螭

螭龙 chī lóng

Hornless dragon

螭首 chī shǒu

Dragon head ornament

螭纹 chī wén

Dragon motif / Pattern

Example Sentences

石碑上有螭龙。

shí bēi shàng yǒu chī lóng

There is a hornless dragon carved on the stone tablet.

这是一个螭首。

zhè shì yí gè chī shǒu

This is a chi-dragon head ornament.

这种螭纹很精美。

zhè zhǒng chī wén hěn jīng měi

This dragon motif is very exquisite.

Similar Characters

蜘 zhī

蜚 fēi

蜜 mì

Practice Writing 螭 (chī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 螭

What does 螭 (chī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 螭 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 螭 and 蜘?

What mistakes do learners make writing 螭?

What common words use 螭?

How to Write 螭 (chī)