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

Q: What does 弟 (dì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 弟 (dì) means "younger brother". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 弓.

Q: How do you write 弟 stroke by stroke?

弟 has 7 strokes. The radical is 弓. 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 弟 and 弗?

弟 (dì) and 弗 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 弟?

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

Q: What common words use 弟?

Common words containing 弟 include: 弟弟 (dì di) — younger brother; 兄弟 (xiōng dì) — brothers; younger brother; 弟子 (dì zǐ) — disciple or student.

How to Write 弟

The character 弟 (dì) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 弓 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

弟 is pronounced dì in Mandarin Chinese. It means younger brother.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 弟 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 弟

弟弟 dì di

younger brother

兄弟 xiōng dì

brothers; younger brother

弟子 dì zǐ

disciple or student

Example Sentences

我有一个弟弟。

wǒ yǒu yí gè dì di

I have a younger brother.

他们是好兄弟。

tā men shì hǎo xiōng dì

They are good brothers.

他是老师的弟子。

tā shì lǎo shī de dì zǐ

He is the teacher's disciple.

Similar Characters

弗 fú

弘 hóng

弛 chí

Practice Writing 弟 (dì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 弟

What does 弟 (dì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 弟 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 弟 and 弗?

What mistakes do learners make writing 弟?

What common words use 弟?

How to Write 弟 (dì)