鹈 (tí) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 鹈 (tí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 鹈 (tí) means "Pelican". with 12 strokes and the radical 鸟.

Q: How do you write 鹈 stroke by stroke?

鹈 has 12 strokes. The radical is 鸟. 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 鹈 and 袅?

鹈 (tí) and 袅 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 鹈?

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

Q: What common words use 鹈?

Common words containing 鹈 include: 鹈鹕 (tí hú) — Pelican; 鹈鴂 (tí jué) — Shrike; 鹈鹕群 (tí hú qún) — A flock of pelicans.

How to Write 鹈

The character 鹈 (tí) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鸟 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

鹈 is pronounced tí in Mandarin Chinese. It means Pelican.

Common Words with 鹈

鹈鹕 tí hú

Pelican

鹈鴂 tí jué

Shrike

鹈鹕群 tí hú qún

A flock of pelicans

Example Sentences

鹈鹕的嘴很大。

tí hú de zuǐ hěn dà

The pelican has a very large beak.

鹈鴂鸣声清脆。

tí jué míng shēng qīng cuì

The shrike's call is crisp and clear.

鹈鹕在吃鱼。

tí hú zài chī yú

The pelican is eating fish.

Similar Characters

袅 niǎo

鸪 gū

鸫 dōng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鹈

What does 鹈 (tí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鹈 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鹈 and 袅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鹈?

What common words use 鹈?

How to Write 鹈 (tí)