COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 殆 is built
Traditional etymology note: 歹 (death) suggests the meaning, while 台 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 殆 (dài) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(literary) dangerous; perilous
dàiTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
dài
殆
(literary) dangerous; perilous
Common words
dài
殆
(literary) dangerous; perilous
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 殆
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 殆
Common words and phrases
dài
(literary) dangerous; perilous
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“殆”。
Zhège zì shì “dài”.
This character is “殆”.
我正在学习“殆”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “dài” zì.
I am learning the character “殆”.
请写一遍“殆”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “dài”.
Please write “殆” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 殆?
殆 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 殆 (dài) mean?
殆 (dài) means (literary) dangerous; perilous.
What is the radical of 殆?
The radical of 殆 is 歹, associated with Not yet classified.