COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 炽 is built
Traditional etymology note: 火 (fire) suggests the meaning, while 只 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 炽 (chì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to burn
chìTone 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
chì
炽
to burn
Common words
chì
炽
to burn
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 炽
Say “chì” 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 炽
Common words and phrases
chì
to burn
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“炽”。
Zhège zì shì “chì”.
This character is “炽”.
我正在学习“炽”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “chì” zì.
I am learning the character “炽”.
请写一遍“炽”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “chì”.
Please write “炽” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 炽?
炽 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 炽 (chì) mean?
炽 (chì) means to burn.
What is the radical of 炽?
The radical of 炽 is 火, associated with Not yet classified.