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

Q: What does 慝 (tè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 慝 (tè) means "evil; vice; hidden evil". with 14 strokes and the radical 心.

Q: How do you write 慝 stroke by stroke?

慝 has 14 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 慝 and 㥯?

慝 (tè) and 㥯 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 慝?

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 慝?

Common words containing 慝 include: 奸慝 (jiān tè) — Wicked person; 邪慝 (xié tè) — Evil / Nefarious; 慝心 (tè xīn) — evil intent; malicious heart.

How to Write 慝

The character 慝 (tè) is written with 14 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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

慝 is pronounced tè in Mandarin Chinese. It means evil; vice; hidden evil.

Common Words with 慝

奸慝 jiān tè

Wicked person

邪慝 xié tè

Evil / Nefarious

慝心 tè xīn

evil intent; malicious heart

Example Sentences

这种行为很奸慝。

zhè zhǒng xíng wéi hěn jiān tè

This behavior is very wicked and evil.

他心存邪慝。

tā xīn cún xié tè

He had evil intentions in his heart.

莫起慝心。

mò qǐ tè xīn

Do not harbor evil intentions.

Similar Characters

㥯 yǐn

悲 bēi

惑 huò

Practice Writing 慝 (tè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 慝

What does 慝 (tè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 慝 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 慝 and 㥯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 慝?

What common words use 慝?

How to Write 慝 (tè)