墀 (chí) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 墀 (chí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 墀 (chí) means "porch; palace steps". with 15 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 墀 stroke by stroke?

墀 has 15 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 墀 and 塌?

墀 (chí) and 塌 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 墀?

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

Q: What common words use 墀?

Common words containing 墀 include: 丹墀 (dān chí) — red steps of a palace; 阶墀 (jiē chí) — steps and courtyard; 玉墀 (yù chí) — Jade steps (referring to palace steps).

How to Write 墀

The character 墀 (chí) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

墀 is pronounced chí in Mandarin Chinese. It means porch; palace steps.

Common Words with 墀

丹墀 dān chí

red steps of a palace

阶墀 jiē chí

steps and courtyard

玉墀 yù chí

Jade steps (referring to palace steps)

Example Sentences

丹墀非常宏伟。

dān chí fēi cháng hóng wěi

The red palace steps are very magnificent.

他走下阶墀。

tā zǒu xià jiē chí

He walked down the steps.

玉墀很干净。

yù chí hěn gān jìng

The jade steps are very clean.

Similar Characters

塌 tā

塍 chéng

塑 sù

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Frequently Asked Questions about 墀

What does 墀 (chí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 墀 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 墀 and 塌?

What mistakes do learners make writing 墀?

What common words use 墀?

How to Write 墀 (chí)