歹 (dǎi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 歹 (dǎi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 歹 (dǎi) means "Bad; evil; wicked". with 4 strokes and the radical 歹.

Q: How do you write 歹 stroke by stroke?

歹 has 4 strokes. The radical is 歹. 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 歹 and 死?

歹 (dǎi) and 死 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 歹?

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

Q: What common words use 歹?

Common words containing 歹 include: 歹徒 (dǎi tú) — Gangster; criminal; 歹意 (dǎi yì) — Malice; evil intention; 好歹 (hǎo dǎi) — good and bad; in any case; no matter what.

How to Write 歹

The character 歹 (dǎi) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 歹 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

歹 is pronounced dǎi in Mandarin Chinese. It means Bad; evil; wicked.

Common Words with 歹

歹徒 dǎi tú

Gangster; criminal

歹意 dǎi yì

Malice; evil intention

好歹 hǎo dǎi

good and bad; in any case; no matter what

Example Sentences

警察抓住了歹徒。

jǐng chá zhuā zhù le dǎi tú

The police caught the gangster.

他对我没有歹意。

tā duì wǒ méi yǒu dǎi yì

He has no ill intentions toward me.

你要分清好歹。

nǐ yào fēn qīng hǎo dǎi

You should know good from bad.

Similar Characters

死 sǐ

Practice Writing 歹 (dǎi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 歹

What does 歹 (dǎi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 歹 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 歹 and 死?

What mistakes do learners make writing 歹?

What common words use 歹?

How to Write 歹 (dǎi)