踢 (tī) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 踢 (tī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 踢 (tī) means "to kick". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 15 strokes and the radical 足.

Q: How do you write 踢 stroke by stroke?

踢 has 15 strokes. The radical is 足. 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 踢 and 䠀?

踢 (tī) and 䠀 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 踢?

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

Q: What common words use 踢?

Common words containing 踢 include: 踢球 (tī qiú) — to play ball; to kick a ball; 踢足球 (tī zú qiú) — to play soccer; to play football; 踢开 (tī kāi) — to kick open; to kick away.

How to Write 踢

The character 踢 (tī) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 足 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

踢 is pronounced tī in Mandarin Chinese. It means to kick.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 踢 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 踢

踢球 tī qiú

to play ball; to kick a ball

踢足球 tī zú qiú

to play soccer; to play football

踢开 tī kāi

to kick open; to kick away

Example Sentences

我们去踢球吧。

wǒ men qù tī qiú ba

Let's go play soccer.

我喜欢踢足球。

wǒ xǐ huān tī zú qiú

I like playing soccer.

他把门踢开了。

tā bǎ mén tī kāi le

He kicked the door open.

Similar Characters

䠀 tāng

跟 gēn

跣 xiǎn

Practice Writing 踢 (tī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 踢

What does 踢 (tī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 踢 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 踢 and 䠀?

What mistakes do learners make writing 踢?

What common words use 踢?

How to Write 踢 (tī)