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

Q: What does 鬄 (dí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 鬄 (dí) means "to shave (hair)". with 18 strokes and the radical 髟.

Q: How do you write 鬄 stroke by stroke?

鬄 has 18 strokes. The radical is 髟. 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 鬄 and 髭?

鬄 (dí) and 髭 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 鬄?

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

Q: What common words use 鬄?

Common words containing 鬄 include: 鬄发 (dí fā) — to shave hair; to get a haircut; 鬄除 (dí chú) — to shave off; to remove; 鬄头 (dí tóu) — to shave the head.

How to Write 鬄

The character 鬄 (dí) is written with 18 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 髟 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

鬄 is pronounced dí in Mandarin Chinese. It means to shave (hair).

Common Words with 鬄

鬄发 dí fā

to shave hair; to get a haircut

鬄除 dí chú

to shave off; to remove

鬄头 dí tóu

to shave the head

Example Sentences

他去店里鬄发。

tā qù diàn lǐ dí fā

He went to the shop for a haircut.

杂草被鬄除了。

zá cǎo bèi dí chú le

The weeds have been cleared away.

鬄头以后很凉快。

dí tóu yǐ hòu hěn liáng kuài

It feels very cool after shaving the head.

Similar Characters

髭 zī

髹 xiū

髻 jì

Practice Writing 鬄 (dí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鬄

What does 鬄 (dí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鬄 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鬄 and 髭?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鬄?

What common words use 鬄?

How to Write 鬄 (dí)