对 (duì) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 对 (duì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 对 (duì) means "Correct / Towards / Pair". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 5 strokes and the radical 寸.

Q: How do you write 对 stroke by stroke?

对 has 5 strokes. The radical is 寸. 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 对 and 寸?

对 (duì) and 寸 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 对?

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

Q: What common words use 对?

Common words containing 对 include: 对不起 (duì bù qǐ) — I'm sorry / Excuse me; 对面 (duì miàn) — Opposite; across.; 对话 (duì huà) — Dialogue; conversation..

How to Write 对

The character 对 (duì) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 寸 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

对 is pronounced duì in Mandarin Chinese. It means Correct / Towards / Pair.

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

Common Words with 对

对不起 duì bù qǐ

I'm sorry / Excuse me

对面 duì miàn

Opposite; across.

对话 duì huà

Dialogue; conversation.

Example Sentences

对不起，我迟到了。

duì bù qǐ wǒ chí dào le

Sorry, I'm late.

商店在学校对面。

shāng diàn zài xué xiào duì miàn

The store is opposite the school.

我们在练习对话。

wǒ men zài liàn xí duì huà

We are practicing dialogue.

Similar Characters

寸 cùn

寺 sì

导 dǎo

Practice Writing 对 (duì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 对

What does 对 (duì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 对 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 对 and 寸?

What mistakes do learners make writing 对?

What common words use 对?

How to Write 对 (duì)