COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 体 is built
体 can be remembered by breaking it into 亻 + 本. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s left-right structure.
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How to Write 体 (tǐ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
body
tǐTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
tǐ
体
body
Common words
shēn tǐ
身体
the body; one's health
tǐ yù
体育
sports; physical education
tǐ jiǎn
体检
abbr. for 體格檢查|体格检查[ti3 ge2 jian3 cha2]
tǐ wēn
体温
(body) temperature
tǐ zhòng
体重
body weight
jí tǐ
集体
collective (decision); joint (effort); a group; a team
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
体
体
体
体
体
体
体
体
LEARNING TIP
Remember 体
Say “tǐ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 体
Common words and phrases
shēn tǐ
the body; one's health
tǐ yù
sports; physical education
tǐ jiǎn
abbr. for 體格檢查|体格检查[ti3 ge2 jian3 cha2]
tǐ wēn
(body) temperature
tǐ zhòng
body weight
jí tǐ
collective (decision); joint (effort); a group; a team
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 体?
体 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 体 (tǐ) mean?
体 (tǐ) means body.
What is the radical of 体?
The radical of 体 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.