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

Q: What does 悌 (tì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 悌 (tì) means "brotherly love". with 10 strokes and the radical 忄.

Q: How do you write 悌 stroke by stroke?

悌 has 10 strokes. The radical is 忄. 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 悌 and 怊?

悌 (tì) and 怊 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 悌?

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

Q: What common words use 悌?

Common words containing 悌 include: 孝悌 (xiào tì) — filial piety and fraternal love; 悌友 (tì yǒu) — brotherly friendship; 悌道 (tì dào) — the way of brotherly respect.

How to Write 悌

The character 悌 (tì) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 忄 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

悌 is pronounced tì in Mandarin Chinese. It means brotherly love.

Common Words with 悌

孝悌 xiào tì

filial piety and fraternal love

悌友 tì yǒu

brotherly friendship

悌道 tì dào

the way of brotherly respect

Example Sentences

孝悌是传统美德。

xiào tì shì chuán tǒng měi dé

Filial piety and fraternal love are traditional virtues.

兄弟之间要悌友。

xiōng dì zhī jiān yào tì yǒu

Brothers should be fraternal and friendly to each other.

他很遵守悌道。

tā hěn zūn shǒu tì dào

He strictly follows the way of brotherly respect.

Similar Characters

怊 chāo

怍 zuò

怏 yàng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 悌

What does 悌 (tì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 悌 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 悌 and 怊?

What mistakes do learners make writing 悌?

What common words use 悌?

How to Write 悌 (tì)