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

Q: What does 弛 (chí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 弛 (chí) means "to relax or loosen". with 6 strokes and the radical 弓.

Q: How do you write 弛 stroke by stroke?

弛 has 6 strokes. The radical is 弓. 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 弛 and 引?

弛 (chí) and 引 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 弛?

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

Q: What common words use 弛?

Common words containing 弛 include: 松弛 (sōng chí) — relaxed; limp; flabby; 废弛 (fèi chí) — Lax; neglected (of laws or discipline); 张弛 (zhāng chí) — Relaxation and tension; to loosen and tighten..

How to Write 弛

The character 弛 (chí) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 弓 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

弛 is pronounced chí in Mandarin Chinese. It means to relax or loosen.

Common Words with 弛

松弛 sōng chí

relaxed; limp; flabby

废弛 fèi chí

Lax; neglected (of laws or discipline)

张弛 zhāng chí

Relaxation and tension; to loosen and tighten.

Example Sentences

运动后肌肉很松弛。

yùn dòng hòu jī ròu hěn sōng chí

Muscles are relaxed after exercise.

这里的纪律有些废弛。

zhè lǐ de jì lǜ yǒu xiē fèi chí

The discipline here is somewhat lax.

生活要讲究张弛有度。

shēng huó yào jiǎng jiū zhāng chí yǒu dù

Life should have a balance between work and relaxation.

Similar Characters

引 yǐn

弗 fú

弘 hóng

Practice Writing 弛 (chí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 弛

What does 弛 (chí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 弛 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 弛 and 引?

What mistakes do learners make writing 弛?

What common words use 弛?

How to Write 弛 (chí)