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

Q: What does 涕 (tì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 涕 (tì) means "tears; nasal mucus". with 10 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 涕 stroke by stroke?

涕 has 10 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 涕 and 沫?

涕 (tì) and 沫 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 涕?

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

Q: What common words use 涕?

Common words containing 涕 include: 鼻涕 (bí tì) — Nasal mucus; snot; 流涕 (liú tì) — have a runny nose; 涕泪 (tì lèi) — tears.

How to Write 涕

The character 涕 (tì) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 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

涕 is pronounced tì in Mandarin Chinese. It means tears; nasal mucus.

Common Words with 涕

鼻涕 bí tì

Nasal mucus; snot

流涕 liú tì

have a runny nose

涕泪 tì lèi

tears

Example Sentences

他感冒了，流鼻涕。

tā gǎn mào le liú bí tì

He has a cold and a runny nose.

感冒的症状包括流涕。

gǎn mào de zhèng zhuàng bāo kuò liú tì

Symptoms of a cold include a runny nose.

他感动得涕泪俱下。

tā gǎn dòng dé tì lèi jù xià

He was so moved that he burst into tears.

Similar Characters

沫 mò

沭 shù

沮 jǔ

Practice Writing 涕 (tì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 涕

What does 涕 (tì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 涕 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 涕 and 沫?

What mistakes do learners make writing 涕?

What common words use 涕?

How to Write 涕 (tì)