剃 (tì) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 剃 (tì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 剃 (tì) means "to shave". with 9 strokes and the radical 刂.

Q: How do you write 剃 stroke by stroke?

剃 has 9 strokes. The radical is 刂. 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 剃 and 删?

剃 (tì) and 删 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 剃?

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

Q: What common words use 剃?

Common words containing 剃 include: 剃头 (tì tóu) — to get a haircut; to shave the head; 剃须刀 (tì xū dāo) — razor; shaver; 剃光 (tì guāng) — to shave bald; to shave clean.

How to Write 剃

The character 剃 (tì) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 刂 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

剃 is pronounced tì in Mandarin Chinese. It means to shave.

Common Words with 剃

剃头 tì tóu

to get a haircut; to shave the head

剃须刀 tì xū dāo

razor; shaver

剃光 tì guāng

to shave bald; to shave clean

Example Sentences

爷爷去理发店剃头。

yé yé qù lǐ fà diàn tì tóu

Grandpa went to the barbershop to get a haircut.

我买了一个新剃须刀。

wǒ mǎi le yí gè xīn tì xū dāo

I bought a new razor.

他把胡子剃光了。

tā bǎ hú zi tì guāng le

He shaved off his beard.

Similar Characters

删 shān

判 pàn

刨 bào

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Frequently Asked Questions about 剃

What does 剃 (tì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 剃 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 剃 and 删?

What mistakes do learners make writing 剃?

What common words use 剃?

How to Write 剃 (tì)