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

Q: What does 替 (tì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 替 (tì) means "For / on behalf of / replace". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 12 strokes and the radical 曰.

Q: How do you write 替 stroke by stroke?

替 has 12 strokes. The radical is 曰. 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 替 and 曹?

替 (tì) and 曹 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 替?

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

Q: What common words use 替?

Common words containing 替 include: 代替 (dài tì) — to replace; to substitute; 替身 (tì shēn) — Stand-in / double; 替我 (tì wǒ) — For me.

How to Write 替

The character 替 (tì) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 曰 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

替 is pronounced tì in Mandarin Chinese. It means For / on behalf of / replace.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 替 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 替

代替 dài tì

to replace; to substitute

替身 tì shēn

Stand-in / double

替我 tì wǒ

For me

Example Sentences

没人能代替你。

méi rén néng dài tì nǐ

No one can replace you.

他是一个替身演员。

tā shì yí gè tì shēn yǎn yuán

He is a stunt double.

请替我向他问好。

qǐng tì wǒ xiàng tā wèn hǎo

Please say hello to him for me.

Similar Characters

曹 cáo

曼 màn

曾 céng

Practice Writing 替 (tì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 替

What does 替 (tì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 替 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 替 and 曹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 替?

What common words use 替?

How to Write 替 (tì)