嫡 (dí) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 嫡 (dí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 嫡 (dí) means "Of the legal wife; direct line of descent.". with 14 strokes and the radical 女.

Q: How do you write 嫡 stroke by stroke?

嫡 has 14 strokes. The radical is 女. 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 嫡 and 婷?

嫡 (dí) and 婷 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 嫡?

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

Q: What common words use 嫡?

Common words containing 嫡 include: 嫡系 (dí xì) — Direct line of descent; core faction.; 嫡亲 (dí qīn) — Blood relation; close relative.; 嫡出 (dí chū) — Born of the legal wife..

How to Write 嫡

The character 嫡 (dí) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 女 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

嫡 is pronounced dí in Mandarin Chinese. It means Of the legal wife; direct line of descent..

Common Words with 嫡

嫡系 dí xì

Direct line of descent; core faction.

嫡亲 dí qīn

Blood relation; close relative.

嫡出 dí chū

Born of the legal wife.

Example Sentences

他是老板的嫡系人员。

tā shì lǎo bǎn de dí xì rén yuán

He is a member of the boss's inner circle.

他们是嫡亲的兄弟。

tā men shì dí qīn de xiōng dì

They are full brothers.

他是家里的嫡出长子。

tā shì jiā lǐ de dí chū zhǎng zǐ

He is the eldest legitimate son of the family.

Similar Characters

婷 tíng

婺 wù

婿 xù

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Frequently Asked Questions about 嫡

What does 嫡 (dí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 嫡 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 嫡 and 婷?

What mistakes do learners make writing 嫡?

What common words use 嫡?

How to Write 嫡 (dí)