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

Q: What does 隄 (dī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 隄 (dī) means "Dike / Embankment". with 11 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 隄 stroke by stroke?

隄 has 11 strokes. The radical is 阝. 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 隄 and 郗?

隄 (dī) and 郗 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 隄?

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

Q: What common words use 隄?

Common words containing 隄 include: 河隄 (hé dī) — River embankment; 隄岸 (dī àn) — Embankment / River bank; 隄防 (dī fáng) — To guard against / Embankment.

How to Write 隄

The character 隄 (dī) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 阝 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

隄 is pronounced dī in Mandarin Chinese. It means Dike / Embankment.

Common Words with 隄

河隄 hé dī

River embankment

隄岸 dī àn

Embankment / River bank

隄防 dī fáng

To guard against / Embankment

Example Sentences

河隄上开满了花。

hé dī shàng kāi mǎn le huā

The river embankment is covered with flowers.

我们在隄岸散步。

wǒ men zài dī àn sàn bù

We are walking on the embankment.

筑起隄防防止洪水。

zhù qǐ dī fáng fáng zhǐ hóng shuǐ

Build a levee to prevent flooding.

Similar Characters

郗 xī

郛 fú

郜 gào

Practice Writing 隄 (dī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 隄

What does 隄 (dī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 隄 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 隄 and 郗?

What mistakes do learners make writing 隄?

What common words use 隄?

How to Write 隄 (dī)