柢 (dǐ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 柢 (dǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 柢 (dǐ) means "root or foundation". with 9 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 柢 stroke by stroke?

柢 has 9 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 柢 and 杆?

柢 (dǐ) and 杆 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 柢?

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

Q: What common words use 柢?

Common words containing 柢 include: 根柢 (gēn dǐ) — Foundation; Root; 寻根究柢 (xún gēn jiū dǐ) — To get to the root of the matter.; 固柢 (gù dǐ) — Firm foundation.

How to Write 柢

The character 柢 (dǐ) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

柢 is pronounced dǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means root or foundation.

Common Words with 柢

根柢 gēn dǐ

Foundation; Root

寻根究柢 xún gēn jiū dǐ

To get to the root of the matter.

固柢 gù dǐ

Firm foundation

Example Sentences

他的基础根柢很好。

tā de jī chǔ gēn dǐ hěn hǎo

He has a very solid foundation.

凡事都要寻根究柢。

fán shì dōu yào xún gēn jiū dǐ

One should get to the bottom of everything.

学习要深根固柢。

xué xí yào shēn gēn gù dǐ

Learning requires a solid foundation.

Similar Characters

杆 gān

杈 chā

杉 shān

Practice Writing 柢 (dǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 柢

What does 柢 (dǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 柢 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 柢 and 杆?

What mistakes do learners make writing 柢?

What common words use 柢?

How to Write 柢 (dǐ)