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

Q: What does 谛 (dì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 谛 (dì) means "truth; to examine closely". with 11 strokes and the radical 讠.

Q: How do you write 谛 stroke by stroke?

谛 has 11 strokes. The radical is 讠. 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 谛 and 诫?

谛 (dì) and 诫 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 谛?

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

Q: What common words use 谛?

Common words containing 谛 include: 真谛 (zhēn dì) — true essence; true meaning; 谛听 (dì tīng) — to listen attentively; 妙谛 (miào dì) — Profound truth.

How to Write 谛

The character 谛 (dì) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 讠 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

谛 is pronounced dì in Mandarin Chinese. It means truth; to examine closely.

Common Words with 谛

真谛 zhēn dì

true essence; true meaning

谛听 dì tīng

to listen attentively

妙谛 miào dì

Profound truth

Example Sentences

领悟人生真谛。

lǐng wù rén shēng zhēn dì

To realize the true meaning of life.

他在屏息谛听。

tā zài bǐng xī dì tīng

He is listening intently with bated breath.

这其中有妙谛。

zhè qí zhōng yǒu miào dì

There is a profound truth within this.

Similar Characters

诫 jiè

诬 wū

语 yǔ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 谛

What does 谛 (dì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 谛 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 谛 and 诫?

What mistakes do learners make writing 谛?

What common words use 谛?

How to Write 谛 (dì)