碟 (dié) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 碟 (dié) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 碟 (dié) means "Small plate / Dish". with 14 strokes and the radical 石.

Q: How do you write 碟 stroke by stroke?

碟 has 14 strokes. The radical is 石. 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 碟 and 硝?

碟 (dié) and 硝 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 碟?

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

Q: What common words use 碟?

Common words containing 碟 include: 碟子 (dié zi) — Small plate / Saucer; 光碟 (guāng dié) — CD, optical disc; 影碟 (yǐng dié) — video disc; DVD.

How to Write 碟

The character 碟 (dié) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 石 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

碟 is pronounced dié in Mandarin Chinese. It means Small plate / Dish.

Common Words with 碟

碟子 dié zi

Small plate / Saucer

光碟 guāng dié

CD, optical disc

影碟 yǐng dié

video disc; DVD

Example Sentences

请把碟子洗干净。

qǐng bǎ dié zi xǐ gān jìng

Please wash the dishes clean.

他在看一张光碟。

tā zài kàn yī zhāng guāng dié

He is watching a DVD.

我买了两张影碟。

wǒ mǎi le liǎng zhāng yǐng dié

I bought two DVDs.

Similar Characters

硝 xiāo

硪 wò

硫 liú

Practice Writing 碟 (dié)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 碟

What does 碟 (dié) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 碟 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 碟 and 硝?

What mistakes do learners make writing 碟?

What common words use 碟?

How to Write 碟 (dié)