体 (tǐ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 体 (tǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 体 (tǐ) means "body; form; system". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 体 stroke by stroke?

体 has 7 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 体 and 仔?

体 (tǐ) and 仔 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 体?

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

Q: What common words use 体?

Common words containing 体 include: 身体 (shēn tǐ) — body; health; 体育 (tǐ yù) — sports; physical education; 字体 (zì tǐ) — font; typeface; calligraphy style.

How to Write 体

The character 体 (tǐ) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 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

体 is pronounced tǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means body; form; system.

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

Common Words with 体

身体 shēn tǐ

body; health

体育 tǐ yù

sports; physical education

字体 zì tǐ

font; typeface; calligraphy style

Example Sentences

你的身体好吗？

nǐ de shēn tǐ hǎo ma

How is your health?

我喜欢体育课。

wǒ xǐ huān tǐ yù kè

I like PE class.

这个字体很漂亮。

zhè ge zì tǐ hěn piào liàng

This font is very beautiful.

Similar Characters

仔 zǎi

仕 shì

他 tā

Practice Writing 体 (tǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 体

What does 体 (tǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 体 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 体 and 仔?

What mistakes do learners make writing 体?

What common words use 体?

How to Write 体 (tǐ)