贴 (tiē) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 贴 (tiē) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 贴 (tiē) means "Paste; stick; subsidize". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 贝.

Q: How do you write 贴 stroke by stroke?

贴 has 9 strokes. The radical is 贝. 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 贴 and 贡?

贴 (tiē) and 贡 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 贴?

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

Q: What common words use 贴?

Common words containing 贴 include: 贴纸 (tiē zhǐ) — Sticker; 补贴 (bǔ tiē) — Subsidy / To subsidize; 贴心 (tiē xīn) — Considerate; intimate.

How to Write 贴

The character 贴 (tiē) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 贝 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

贴 is pronounced tiē in Mandarin Chinese. It means Paste; stick; subsidize.

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

Common Words with 贴

贴纸 tiē zhǐ

Sticker

补贴 bǔ tiē

Subsidy / To subsidize

贴心 tiē xīn

Considerate; intimate

Example Sentences

孩子喜欢玩贴纸。

hái zi xǐ huān wán tiē zhǐ

Children like playing with stickers.

公司有交通补贴。

gōng sī yǒu jiāo tōng bǔ tiē

The company provides a transportation allowance.

他的服务很贴心。

tā de fú wù hěn tiē xīn

His service is very thoughtful and considerate.

Similar Characters

贡 gòng

财 cái

责 zé

Practice Writing 贴 (tiē)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 贴

What does 贴 (tiē) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 贴 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 贴 and 贡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 贴?

What common words use 贴?

How to Write 贴 (tiē)