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

Q: What does 踟 (chí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 踟 (chí) means "to hesitate". with 15 strokes and the radical 足.

Q: How do you write 踟 stroke by stroke?

踟 has 15 strokes. The radical is 足. 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 踟 and 䠀?

踟 (chí) and 䠀 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 踟?

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

Q: What common words use 踟?

Common words containing 踟 include: 踟蹰 (chí chú) — to hesitate; to waver; 踟蹰不前 (chí chú bù qián) — to hesitate to move forward; 略有踟蹰 (lüè yǒu chí chú) — To hesitate a bit.

How to Write 踟

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

踟 is pronounced chí in Mandarin Chinese. It means to hesitate.

Common Words with 踟

踟蹰 chí chú

to hesitate; to waver

踟蹰不前 chí chú bù qián

to hesitate to move forward

略有踟蹰 lüè yǒu chí chú

To hesitate a bit

Example Sentences

他在路口踟蹰。

tā zài lù kǒu chí chú

He is hesitating at the intersection.

他在困难面前踟蹰不前。

tā zài kùn nán miàn qián chí chú bù qián

He is hesitating in the face of difficulties.

他略有踟蹰。

tā lüè yǒu chí chú

He hesitated a little.

Similar Characters

䠀 tāng

跟 gēn

跣 xiǎn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 踟

What does 踟 (chí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 踟 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 踟 and 䠀?

What mistakes do learners make writing 踟?

What common words use 踟?

How to Write 踟 (chí)