COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 待 is built
Traditional etymology note: To welcome someone arriving 彳 at the royal court 寺
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How to Write 待 (dài) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to wait
dàiTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
dài
待
to wait
Common words
dài yù
待遇
treatment; pay; salary; status
děng dài
等待
to wait; to wait for
duì dài
对待
to treat; treatment
jiē dài
接待
to receive; to entertain; to host (guests, visitors or clients)
qī dài
期待
to look forward to; to await; expectation
kàn dài
看待
to look upon; to regard
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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待
待
待
待
待
待
待
LEARNING TIP
Remember 待
Say “dài” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 待
Common words and phrases
dài yù
treatment; pay; salary; status
děng dài
to wait; to wait for
duì dài
to treat; treatment
jiē dài
to receive; to entertain; to host (guests, visitors or clients)
qī dài
to look forward to; to await; expectation
kàn dài
to look upon; to regard
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 待?
待 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 待 (dài) mean?
待 (dài) means to wait.
What is the radical of 待?
The radical of 待 is 彳, associated with Not yet classified.