How to Write 地
The character 地 (de) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
地 is pronounced de in Mandarin Chinese. It means Ground; earth; land; floor.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: de, dì.
As an HSK Level 1 character, 地 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 地
Example Sentences
农民们在这片土地上辛勤耕耘。
nóng mín men zài zhè piàn tǔ dì shàng xīn qín gēng yún
Farmers work hard tilling the soil on this land.
地球是人类赖以生存的家园。
dì qiú shì rén lèi lài yǐ shēng cún de jiā yuán
The Earth is the home on which humanity depends for survival.
他慢慢地走在公园的小径上。
tā màn màn dì zǒu zài gōng yuán de xiǎo jìng shàng
He walked slowly along the path in the park.
汽车在高速公路上飞快地行驶。
qì chē zài gāo sù gōng lù shàng fēi kuài dì xíng shǐ
The car is driving fast on the highway.
Practice Writing 地 (de)
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