怠 (dài) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 怠 (dài) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 怠 (dài) means "idle; negligent". with 9 strokes and the radical 心.

Q: How do you write 怠 stroke by stroke?

怠 has 9 strokes. The radical is 心. 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 怠 and 忌?

怠 (dài) and 忌 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 怠?

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

Q: What common words use 怠?

Common words containing 怠 include: 懈怠 (xiè dài) — sluggish; 怠慢 (dài màn) — to slight; to neglect; 倦怠 (juàn dài) — weary / languid / burnout.

How to Write 怠

The character 怠 (dài) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 心 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

怠 is pronounced dài in Mandarin Chinese. It means idle; negligent.

Common Words with 怠

懈怠 xiè dài

sluggish

怠慢 dài màn

to slight; to neglect

倦怠 juàn dài

weary / languid / burnout

Example Sentences

工作不能懈怠。

gōng zuò bù néng xiè dài

One shouldn't be slack at work.

招待不周，请多怠慢。

zhāo dài bù zhōu qǐng duō dài màn

Please excuse my poor hospitality.

他感到有些倦怠。

tā gǎn dào yǒu xiē juàn dài

He feels a bit weary.

Similar Characters

忌 jì

忍 rěn

忐 tǎn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 怠

What does 怠 (dài) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 怠 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 怠 and 忌?

What mistakes do learners make writing 怠?

What common words use 怠?

How to Write 怠 (dài)