COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 滴 is built
Traditional etymology note: 氵 (water) suggests the meaning, while 啇 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 滴 (dī) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
a drop
dīTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 14 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
dī
滴
a drop
Common words
shuǐ dī shí chuān
水滴石穿
dripping water penetrates the stone (idiom); constant perseverance yields success; You can achieve your aim if you try hard without giving up.; Persistent effort overcomes any difficulty.
dī
滴
a drop; to drip
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
滴
滴
滴
滴
滴
滴
滴
滴
LEARNING TIP
Remember 滴
Say “dī” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 14 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
shuǐ dī shí chuān
dripping water penetrates the stone (idiom); constant perseverance yields success; You can achieve your aim if you try hard without giving up.; Persistent effort overcomes any difficulty.
dī
a drop; to drip
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 滴?
滴 is written with 14 strokes.
What does 滴 (dī) mean?
滴 (dī) means a drop.
What is the radical of 滴?
The radical of 滴 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.