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

Q: What does 砥 (dǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 砥 (dǐ) means "Whetstone". with 10 strokes and the radical 石.

Q: How do you write 砥 stroke by stroke?

砥 has 10 strokes. The radical is 石. 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 砥 and 矸?

砥 (dǐ) and 矸 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 砥?

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

Q: What common words use 砥?

Common words containing 砥 include: 砥柱 (dǐ zhù) — Mainstay / Pillar; 砥砺 (dǐ lì) — To temper / To sharpen; 砥石 (dǐ shí) — Whetstone.

How to Write 砥

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

砥 is pronounced dǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Whetstone.

Common Words with 砥

砥柱 dǐ zhù

Mainstay / Pillar

砥砺 dǐ lì

To temper / To sharpen

砥石 dǐ shí

Whetstone

Example Sentences

他是公司的中流砥柱。

tā shì gōng sī de zhōng liú dǐ zhù

He is the mainstay of the company.

我们要砥砺前行。

wǒ men yào dǐ lì qián xíng

We must forge ahead.

这是一块磨刀的砥石。

zhè shì yī kuài mó dāo de dǐ shí

This is a whetstone for sharpening knives.

Similar Characters

矸 gān

矻 kū

矽 xì

Practice Writing 砥 (dǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 砥

What does 砥 (dǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 砥 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 砥 and 矸?

What mistakes do learners make writing 砥?

What common words use 砥?

How to Write 砥 (dǐ)