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How to Write 弟 (dì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

younger brother

Tone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.

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younger brother

Common words

dì di

弟弟

younger brother

xiōng dì

兄弟

brothers; younger brother; I, me (humble term used by men in public speech); brotherly

tú dì

徒弟

apprentice; disciple

dì zǐ

弟子

disciple; follower

zǐ dì

子弟

child; the younger generation

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COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

Understanding 弟

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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.

A verified component breakdown for 弟 is not available yet. Focus on its 7-stroke sequence, overall shape, and pronunciation “dì” while practicing.

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LEARNING TIP

Remember 弟

Say “dì” 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.

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WORDS WITH 弟

Common words and phrases

弟弟

dì di

younger brother

兄弟

xiōng dì

brothers; younger brother; I, me (humble term used by men in public speech); brotherly

徒弟

tú dì

apprentice; disciple

弟子

dì zǐ

disciple; follower

子弟

zǐ dì

child; the younger generation

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IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“弟”。

Zhège zì shì “dì”.

This character is “弟”.

我正在学习“弟”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “dì” zì.

I am learning the character “弟”.

请写一遍“弟”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “dì”.

Please write “弟” once.

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 弟?

弟 is written with 7 strokes.

What does 弟 (dì) mean?

弟 (dì) means younger brother.

What is the radical of 弟?

The radical of 弟 is 弓, associated with Not yet classified.