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

Q: What does 蒂 (dì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蒂 (dì) means "stem (of a fruit or flower)". with 12 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 蒂 stroke by stroke?

蒂 has 12 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 蒂 and 荷?

蒂 (dì) and 荷 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 蒂?

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

Q: What common words use 蒂?

Common words containing 蒂 include: 瓜蒂 (guā dì) — melon stalk; 烟蒂 (yān dì) — cigarette butt; 根深蒂固 (gēn shēn dì gù) — Deep-rooted; Ingrained.

How to Write 蒂

The character 蒂 (dì) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

蒂 is pronounced dì in Mandarin Chinese. It means stem (of a fruit or flower).

Common Words with 蒂

瓜蒂 guā dì

melon stalk

烟蒂 yān dì

cigarette butt

根深蒂固 gēn shēn dì gù

Deep-rooted; Ingrained

Example Sentences

摘掉西瓜的瓜蒂。

zhāi diào xī guā de guā dì

Remove the stem of the watermelon.

地上有个烟蒂。

dì shàng yǒu gè yān dì

There is a cigarette butt on the ground.

这种想法根深蒂固。

zhè zhǒng xiǎng fǎ gēn shēn dì gù

This idea is deep-rooted.

Similar Characters

荷 hé

荸 bí

荻 dí

Practice Writing 蒂 (dì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蒂

What does 蒂 (dì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蒂 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蒂 and 荷?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蒂?

What common words use 蒂?

How to Write 蒂 (dì)