COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 怠 is built
Traditional etymology note: 心 (mind) suggests the meaning, while 台 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 怠 (dài) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
idle
dàiTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
dài
怠
idle
Common words
dài gōng
怠工
to slacken off in one's work; to go slow (as a form of strike)
dài màn
怠慢
to slight; to neglect
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 怠
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 怠
Common words and phrases
dài gōng
to slacken off in one's work; to go slow (as a form of strike)
dài màn
to slight; to neglect
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“怠”。
Zhège zì shì “dài”.
This character is “怠”.
我正在学习“怠”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “dài” zì.
I am learning the character “怠”.
请写一遍“怠”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “dài”.
Please write “怠” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 怠?
怠 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 怠 (dài) mean?
怠 (dài) means idle.
What is the radical of 怠?
The radical of 怠 is 心, associated with Not yet classified.