COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 底 is built
Traditional etymology note: 广 (building) suggests the meaning, while 氐 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 底 (dǐ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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dǐTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
dǐ
底
background
Common words
dào dǐ
到底
finally; in the end; when all is said and done; after all
dǐ xià
底下
the location below sth; afterwards
nián dǐ
年底
the end of the year; year-end
chè dǐ
彻底
thorough; thoroughly; complete
xīn dǐ
心底
bottom of one's heart
diàn dǐ
垫底
to put sth on the bottom; to eat sth to tide oneself over until mealtime; to lay the foundation; to come last in the rankings
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 底
Say “dǐ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 底
Common words and phrases
dào dǐ
finally; in the end; when all is said and done; after all
dǐ xià
the location below sth; afterwards
nián dǐ
the end of the year; year-end
chè dǐ
thorough; thoroughly; complete
xīn dǐ
bottom of one's heart
diàn dǐ
to put sth on the bottom; to eat sth to tide oneself over until mealtime; to lay the foundation; to come last in the rankings
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“底”。
Zhège zì shì “dǐ”.
This character is “底”.
我正在学习“底”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “dǐ” zì.
I am learning the character “底”.
请写一遍“底”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “dǐ”.
Please write “底” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 底?
底 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 底 (dǐ) mean?
底 (dǐ) means background.
What is the radical of 底?
The radical of 底 is 广, associated with Not yet classified.