尺 (chǐ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 尺 (chǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 尺 (chǐ) means "ruler; a unit of length (chi)". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 4 strokes and the radical 尸.

Q: How do you write 尺 stroke by stroke?

尺 has 4 strokes. The radical is 尸. 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 尺 and 尸?

尺 (chǐ) and 尸 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 尺?

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

Q: What common words use 尺?

Common words containing 尺 include: 尺子 (chǐ zi) — ruler; 尺寸 (chǐ cùn) — size; dimension; 英尺 (yīng chǐ) — Foot (unit of length).

How to Write 尺

The character 尺 (chǐ) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 尸 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

尺 is pronounced chǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means ruler; a unit of length (chi).

As an HSK Level 4 character, 尺 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 尺

尺子 chǐ zi

ruler

尺寸 chǐ cùn

size; dimension

英尺 yīng chǐ

Foot (unit of length)

Example Sentences

请借我一把尺子。

qǐng jiè wǒ yī bǎ chǐ zi

Please lend me a ruler.

这件衣服尺寸合适。

zhè jiàn yī fú chǐ cùn hé shì

The size of this garment fits well.

他身高六英尺。

tā shēn gāo liù yīng chǐ

He is six feet tall.

Similar Characters

尸 shī

尹 yǐn

尻 kāo

Practice Writing 尺 (chǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 尺

What does 尺 (chǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 尺 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 尺 and 尸?

What mistakes do learners make writing 尺?

What common words use 尺?

How to Write 尺 (chǐ)