帝 (dì) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 帝 (dì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 帝 (dì) means "Emperor.". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 巾.

Q: How do you write 帝 stroke by stroke?

帝 has 9 strokes. The radical is 巾. 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 帝 and 希?

帝 (dì) and 希 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 帝?

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

Q: What common words use 帝?

Common words containing 帝 include: 皇帝 (huáng dì) — emperor; 帝国 (dì guó) — Empire.; 上帝 (shàng dì) — God.

How to Write 帝

The character 帝 (dì) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 巾 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

帝 is pronounced dì in Mandarin Chinese. It means Emperor..

As an HSK Level 6 character, 帝 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 帝

皇帝 huáng dì

emperor

帝国 dì guó

Empire.

上帝 shàng dì

God

Example Sentences

中国古代有皇帝。

zhōng guó gǔ dài yǒu huáng dì

There were emperors in ancient China.

这是一个强大的帝国。

zhè shì yí gè qiáng dà de dì guó

This is a powerful empire.

他相信上帝。

tā xiāng xìn shàng dì

He believes in God.

Similar Characters

希 xī

帏 wéi

帐 zhàng

Practice Writing 帝 (dì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 帝

What does 帝 (dì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 帝 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 帝 and 希?

What mistakes do learners make writing 帝?

What common words use 帝?

How to Write 帝 (dì)