忑 (tè) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 忑 (tè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 忑 (tè) means "Unsettled (part of 'nervous')". with 7 strokes and the radical 心.

Q: How do you write 忑 stroke by stroke?

忑 has 7 strokes. The radical is 心. 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 忑 and 必?

忑 (tè) and 必 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 忑?

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

Q: What common words use 忑?

Common words containing 忑 include: 忐忑 (tǎn tè) — Nervous / uneasy; 忐忑不安 (tǎn tè bù ān) — Restless / on tenterhooks; 忑忑 (tè tè) — Nervous / uneasy.

How to Write 忑

The character 忑 (tè) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 心 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

忑 is pronounced tè in Mandarin Chinese. It means Unsettled (part of 'nervous').

Common Words with 忑

忐忑 tǎn tè

Nervous / uneasy

忐忑不安 tǎn tè bù ān

Restless / on tenterhooks

忑忑 tè tè

Nervous / uneasy

Example Sentences

别这么忐忑。

bié zhè me tǎn tè

Don't be so nervous.

考试前他忐忑不安。

kǎo shì qián tā tǎn tè bù ān

He was nervous before the exam.

他心里忑忑的。

tā xīn lǐ tè tè de

He feels nervous and uneasy.

Similar Characters

必 bì

忌 jì

忍 rěn

Practice Writing 忑 (tè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 忑

What does 忑 (tè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 忑 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 忑 and 必?

What mistakes do learners make writing 忑?

What common words use 忑?

How to Write 忑 (tè)