COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 敌 is built
Traditional etymology note: 攵 (strike) suggests the meaning, while 啇 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 敌 (dí) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bound form) enemy
díTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
dí
敌
(bound form) enemy
Common words
dí rén
敌人
enemy
dí shì
敌视
hostile; malevolence; antagonism; to view as enemy
tiān dí
天敌
predator; natural enemy
wú dí
无敌
unequalled; without rival; a paragon
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 敌
Say “dí” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 敌
Common words and phrases
dí rén
enemy
dí shì
hostile; malevolence; antagonism; to view as enemy
tiān dí
predator; natural enemy
wú dí
unequalled; without rival; a paragon
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 敌?
敌 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 敌 (dí) mean?
敌 (dí) means (bound form) enemy.
What is the radical of 敌?
The radical of 敌 is 舌, associated with Not yet classified.