COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 地 is built
Traditional etymology note: 土 (earth) suggests the meaning, while 也 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 地 (dì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
earth
dìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
dì
地
earth
Common words
dì tiě
地铁
underground railway; subway; subway train
cǎo dì
草地
lawn; meadow; sod; turf
dì diǎn
地点
place; site; location; venue
dì fāng
地方
region; regional (away from the central administration); local
dì tú
地图
map
wài dì
外地
parts of the country other than where one is
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
地
地
地
地
地
地
地
地
LEARNING TIP
Remember 地
Say “dì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 地
Common words and phrases
dì tiě
underground railway; subway; subway train
cǎo dì
lawn; meadow; sod; turf
dì diǎn
place; site; location; venue
dì fāng
region; regional (away from the central administration); local
dì tú
map
wài dì
parts of the country other than where one is
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“地”。
Zhège zì shì “dì”.
This character is “地”.
我正在学习“地”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “dì” zì.
I am learning the character “地”.
请写一遍“地”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “dì”.
Please write “地” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 地?
地 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 地 (dì) mean?
地 (dì) means earth.
What is the radical of 地?
The radical of 地 is 土, associated with Not yet classified.