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

Q: What does 嚏 (tì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 嚏 (tì) means "Sneeze". with 17 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 嚏 stroke by stroke?

嚏 has 17 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 嚏 and 嘬?

嚏 (tì) and 嘬 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 嚏?

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

Q: What common words use 嚏?

Common words containing 嚏 include: 打喷嚏 (dǎ pēn tì) — to sneeze; 喷嚏 (pēn tì) — sneeze; 嚏喷 (tì pēn) — Sneeze (colloquial).

How to Write 嚏

The character 嚏 (tì) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 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

嚏 is pronounced tì in Mandarin Chinese. It means Sneeze.

Common Words with 嚏

打喷嚏 dǎ pēn tì

to sneeze

喷嚏 pēn tì

sneeze

嚏喷 tì pēn

Sneeze (colloquial)

Example Sentences

我一直在打喷嚏。

wǒ yì zhí zài dǎ pēn tì

I have been sneezing.

他打了一个喷嚏。

tā dǎ le yí gè pēn tì

He sneezed.

感冒会让人打嚏喷。

gǎn mào huì ràng rén dǎ tì pēn

A cold makes people sneeze.

Similar Characters

嘬 chuài

嘭 pēng

嘱 zhǔ

Practice Writing 嚏 (tì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 嚏

What does 嚏 (tì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 嚏 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 嚏 and 嘬?

What mistakes do learners make writing 嚏?

What common words use 嚏?

How to Write 嚏 (tì)