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

Q: What does 齿 (chǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 齿 (chǐ) means "tooth". with 8 strokes and the radical 齿.

Q: How do you write 齿 stroke by stroke?

齿 has 8 strokes. The radical is 齿. 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 齿 and 龀?

齿 (chǐ) and 龀 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 齿?

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

Q: What common words use 齿?

Common words containing 齿 include: 牙齿 (yá chǐ) — tooth / teeth; 齿轮 (chǐ lún) — gear; cogwheel; 启齿 (qǐ chǐ) — to open one's mouth (to speak).

How to Write 齿

The character 齿 (chǐ) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 齿 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

齿 is pronounced chǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means tooth.

Common Words with 齿

牙齿 yá chǐ

tooth / teeth

齿轮 chǐ lún

gear; cogwheel

启齿 qǐ chǐ

to open one's mouth (to speak)

Example Sentences

他的牙齿很白。

tā de yá chǐ hěn bái

His teeth are very white.

机器里有齿轮。

jī qì lǐ yǒu chǐ lún

There are gears inside the machine.

这件事很难启齿。

zhè jiàn shì hěn nán qǐ chǐ

This matter is hard to talk about.

Similar Characters

龀 chèn

Practice Writing 齿 (chǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 齿

What does 齿 (chǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 齿 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 齿 and 龀?

What mistakes do learners make writing 齿?

What common words use 齿?

How to Write 齿 (chǐ)