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

Q: What does 迨 (dài) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 迨 (dài) means "Until; while". with 8 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 迨 stroke by stroke?

迨 has 8 strokes. The radical is 辶. 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 迨 and 巡?

迨 (dài) and 巡 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 迨?

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

Q: What common words use 迨?

Common words containing 迨 include: 迨至 (dài zhì) — Until; 迨及 (dài jí) — Until; up to; 迨 (dài) — Until; while.

How to Write 迨

The character 迨 (dài) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 辶 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

迨 is pronounced dài in Mandarin Chinese. It means Until; while.

Common Words with 迨

迨至 dài zhì

Until

迨及 dài jí

Until; up to

迨 dài

Until; while

Example Sentences

迨至今日才完成。

dài zhì jīn rì cái wán chéng

It was not completed until today.

迨及他来时。

dài jí tā lái shí

Until the time he comes.

迨天之未阴。

dài tiān zhī wèi yīn

While the sky is not yet overcast.

Similar Characters

巡 xún

达 dá

迁 qiān

Practice Writing 迨 (dài)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 迨

What does 迨 (dài) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 迨 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 迨 and 巡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 迨?

What common words use 迨?

How to Write 迨 (dài)