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

Q: What does 豉 (chǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 豉 (chǐ) means "fermented beans". with 11 strokes and the radical 豆.

Q: How do you write 豉 stroke by stroke?

豉 has 11 strokes. The radical is 豆. 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 豉 and 豇?

豉 (chǐ) and 豇 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 豉?

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

Q: What common words use 豉?

Common words containing 豉 include: 豆豉 (dòu chǐ) — fermented black beans; 豉汁 (shì zhī) — black bean sauce; 豉油 (shì yóu) — soy sauce.

How to Write 豉

The character 豉 (chǐ) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 豆 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

豉 is pronounced chǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means fermented beans.

This is a polyphonic character with readings: chǐ, shì.

Common Words with 豉

豆豉 dòu chǐ

fermented black beans

豉汁 shì zhī

black bean sauce

豉油 shì yóu

soy sauce

Example Sentences

豆豉的味道很香。

dòu chǐ de wèi dào hěn xiāng

Fermented black beans have a savory aroma.

豉汁排骨很好吃。

shì zhī pái gǔ hěn hǎo chī

Spare ribs in black bean sauce are delicious.

请帮我拿一下豉油。

qǐng bāng wǒ ná yī xià shì yóu

Please pass me the soy sauce.

Similar Characters

豇 jiāng

豊 lǐ

Practice Writing 豉 (chǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 豉

What does 豉 (chǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 豉 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 豉 and 豇?

What mistakes do learners make writing 豉?

What common words use 豉?

How to Write 豉 (chǐ)