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

Q: What does 涤 (dí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 涤 (dí) means "to wash; to cleanse". with 10 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 涤 stroke by stroke?

涤 has 10 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 涤 and 沫?

涤 (dí) and 沫 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 涤?

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

Q: What common words use 涤?

Common words containing 涤 include: 洗涤 (xǐ dí) — To wash; to cleanse.; 涤荡 (dí dàng) — to wash away; to cleanse; to purge; 洗涤剂 (xǐ dí jì) — Detergent; cleaning agent..

How to Write 涤

The character 涤 (dí) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

涤 is pronounced dí in Mandarin Chinese. It means to wash; to cleanse.

Common Words with 涤

洗涤 xǐ dí

To wash; to cleanse.

涤荡 dí dàng

to wash away; to cleanse; to purge

洗涤剂 xǐ dí jì

Detergent; cleaning agent.

Example Sentences

这件衣服需要洗涤。

zhè jiàn yī fú xū yào xǐ dí

This clothing needs to be washed.

雨水涤荡了灰尘。

yǔ shuǐ dí dàng le huī chén

The rain washed away the dust.

请用洗涤剂洗碗。

qǐng yòng xǐ dí jì xǐ wǎn

Please use detergent to wash the dishes.

Similar Characters

沫 mò

沭 shù

沮 jǔ

Practice Writing 涤 (dí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 涤

What does 涤 (dí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 涤 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 涤 and 沫?

What mistakes do learners make writing 涤?

What common words use 涤?

How to Write 涤 (dí)