氐 (dī) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 氐 (dī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 氐 (dī) means "Di (ancient ethnic group)". with 5 strokes and the radical 氏.

Q: How do you write 氐 stroke by stroke?

氐 has 5 strokes. The radical is 氏. 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 氐 and 氏?

氐 (dī) and 氏 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 氐?

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

Q: What common words use 氐?

Common words containing 氐 include: 氐族 (dī zú) — the Di people; 氐首 (dī shǒu) — to bow one's head; 根氐 (gēn dī) — Root; Foundation.

How to Write 氐

The character 氐 (dī) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氏 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

氐 is pronounced dī in Mandarin Chinese. It means Di (ancient ethnic group).

Common Words with 氐

氐族 dī zú

the Di people

氐首 dī shǒu

to bow one's head

根氐 gēn dī

Root; Foundation

Example Sentences

氐族历史悠久。

dī zú lì shǐ yōu jiǔ

The Di people have a long history.

他氐首不语。

tā dī shǒu bù yǔ

He lowered his head and remained silent.

这件事没有根氐。

zhè jiàn shì méi yǒu gēn dī

This matter has no foundation.

Similar Characters

氏 shì

民 mín

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Frequently Asked Questions about 氐

What does 氐 (dī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 氐 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 氐 and 氏?

What mistakes do learners make writing 氐?

What common words use 氐?

How to Write 氐 (dī)