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

Q: What does 鸱 (chī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 鸱 (chī) means "owl / bird of prey". with 10 strokes and the radical 鸟.

Q: How do you write 鸱 stroke by stroke?

鸱 has 10 strokes. The radical is 鸟. 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 鸱 and 袅?

鸱 (chī) and 袅 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 鸱?

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

Q: What common words use 鸱?

Common words containing 鸱 include: 鸱鸮 (chī xiāo) — owl; 鸱吻 (chī wěn) — chiwen (ornamental roof ridge decoration); 鸱鸺 (chī xiū) — scops owl.

How to Write 鸱

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

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

鸱 is pronounced chī in Mandarin Chinese. It means owl / bird of prey.

Common Words with 鸱

鸱鸮 chī xiāo

owl

鸱吻 chī wěn

chiwen (ornamental roof ridge decoration)

鸱鸺 chī xiū

scops owl

Example Sentences

鸱鸮在森林里飞。

chī xiāo zài sēn lín lǐ fēi

Owls fly in the forest.

古代建筑上有鸱吻。

gǔ dài jiàn zhù shàng yǒu chī wěn

Ancient buildings had ornamental roof ridge ends (Chiwen).

鸱鸺也是一种鸟。

chī xiū yě shì yī zhǒng niǎo

The scops owl is also a type of bird.

Similar Characters

袅 niǎo

鸢 yuān

鸥 ōu

Practice Writing 鸱 (chī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鸱

What does 鸱 (chī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鸱 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鸱 and 袅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鸱?

What common words use 鸱?

How to Write 鸱 (chī)