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

Q: What does 屉 (tì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 屉 (tì) means "drawer; steamer tray". with 8 strokes and the radical 尸.

Q: How do you write 屉 stroke by stroke?

屉 has 8 strokes. The radical is 尸. 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 屉 and 尽?

屉 (tì) and 尽 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 屉?

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

Q: What common words use 屉?

Common words containing 屉 include: 抽屉 (chōu tì) — drawer; 屉子 (tì zi) — drawer; 笼屉 (lóng tì) — Steamer tray.

How to Write 屉

The character 屉 (tì) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 尸 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

屉 is pronounced tì in Mandarin Chinese. It means drawer; steamer tray.

Common Words with 屉

抽屉 chōu tì

drawer

屉子 tì zi

drawer

笼屉 lóng tì

Steamer tray

Example Sentences

笔在抽屉里。

bǐ zài chōu tì lǐ

The pen is in the drawer.

这个屉子坏了。

zhè ge tì zi huài le

This drawer is broken.

笼屉里有包子。

lóng tì lǐ yǒu bāo zi

There are steamed buns in the steamer.

Similar Characters

尽 jǐn

尾 wěi

尿 niào

Practice Writing 屉 (tì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 屉

What does 屉 (tì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 屉 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 屉 and 尽?

What mistakes do learners make writing 屉?

What common words use 屉?

How to Write 屉 (tì)