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

Q: What does 炽 (chì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 炽 (chì) means "blazing / burning". with 9 strokes and the radical 火.

Q: How do you write 炽 stroke by stroke?

炽 has 9 strokes. The radical is 火. 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 炽 and 灶?

炽 (chì) and 灶 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 炽?

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

Q: What common words use 炽?

Common words containing 炽 include: 炽热 (chì rè) — red-hot / blazing; 炽烈 (chì liè) — blazing / fierce; 炽盛 (chì shèng) — flourishing / blazing.

How to Write 炽

The character 炽 (chì) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 火 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

炽 is pronounced chì in Mandarin Chinese. It means blazing / burning.

Common Words with 炽

炽热 chì rè

red-hot / blazing

炽烈 chì liè

blazing / fierce

炽盛 chì shèng

flourishing / blazing

Example Sentences

夏天的阳光很炽热。

xià tiān de yáng guāng hěn chì rè

The summer sun is scorching.

火焰非常炽烈。

huǒ yàn fēi cháng chì liè

The flames are very fierce.

这里的香火很炽盛。

zhè lǐ de xiāng huǒ hěn chì shèng

The incense offerings here are very flourishing.

Similar Characters

灶 zào

灸 jiǔ

灼 zhuó

Practice Writing 炽 (chì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 炽

What does 炽 (chì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 炽 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 炽 and 灶?

What mistakes do learners make writing 炽?

What common words use 炽?

How to Write 炽 (chì)