How to Write 赤
The character 赤 (chì) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 赤 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
赤 is pronounced chì in Mandarin Chinese. It means Red / Bare / Naked.
Common Words with 赤
赤脚
chì jiǎo
Barefoot
赤道
chì dào
Equator
赤字
chì zì
Deficit / In the red
Example Sentences
孩子赤脚在跑。
hái zi chì jiǎo zài pǎo
The child is running barefoot.
赤道附近很热。
chì dào fù jìn hěn rè
It is very hot near the equator.
贸易赤字在增加。
mào yì chì zì zài zēng jiā
The trade deficit is increasing.
Practice Writing 赤 (chì)
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