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

Q: What does 递 (dì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 递 (dì) means "To hand over / To pass". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 辶.

Q: How do you write 递 stroke by stroke?

递 has 10 strokes. The radical is 辶. 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 递 and 迢?

递 (dì) and 迢 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 递?

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

Q: What common words use 递?

Common words containing 递 include: 快递 (kuài dì) — Express delivery; courier; 递给 (dì gěi) — To hand to; 传递 (chuán dì) — To pass on; to transmit; to deliver..

How to Write 递

The character 递 (dì) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 辶 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

递 is pronounced dì in Mandarin Chinese. It means To hand over / To pass.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 递 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 递

快递 kuài dì

Express delivery; courier

递给 dì gěi

To hand to

传递 chuán dì

To pass on; to transmit; to deliver.

Example Sentences

请给我寄个快递。

qǐng gěi wǒ jì gè kuài dì

Please send a package for me.

请把那本书递给我。

qǐng bǎ nà běn shū dì gěi wǒ

Please hand me that book.

运动员在传递火炬。

yùn dòng yuán zài chuán dì huǒ jù

Athletes are passing the torch.

Similar Characters

迢 tiáo

迤 yí

迥 jiǒng

Practice Writing 递 (dì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 递

What does 递 (dì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 递 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 递 and 迢?

What mistakes do learners make writing 递?

What common words use 递?

How to Write 递 (dì)