敕 (chì) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 敕 (chì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 敕 (chì) means "imperial edict; to order". with 11 strokes and the radical 攵.

Q: How do you write 敕 stroke by stroke?

敕 has 11 strokes. The radical is 攵. 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 敕 and 政?

敕 (chì) and 政 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 敕?

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

Q: What common words use 敕?

Common words containing 敕 include: 敕令 (chì lìng) — imperial decree; command; 敕封 (chì fēng) — to confer a title by imperial edict; 敕建 (chì jiàn) — built by imperial order.

How to Write 敕

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

敕 is pronounced chì in Mandarin Chinese. It means imperial edict; to order.

Common Words with 敕

敕令 chì lìng

imperial decree; command

敕封 chì fēng

to confer a title by imperial edict

敕建 chì jiàn

built by imperial order

Example Sentences

皇帝发布了敕令。

huáng dì fā bù le chì lìng

The Emperor issued an imperial command.

他被敕封为王。

tā bèi chì fēng wèi wáng

He was imperially decreed as king.

这是敕建的寺庙。

zhè shì chì jiàn de sì miào

This is a temple built by imperial decree.

Similar Characters

政 zhèng

敃 mǐn

敄 wù

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Frequently Asked Questions about 敕

What does 敕 (chì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 敕 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 敕 and 政?

What mistakes do learners make writing 敕?

What common words use 敕?

How to Write 敕 (chì)