COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 第 is built
Traditional etymology note: Bamboo strips ⺮ arrayed in sequence; 弟 provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 第 (dì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(prefix indicating ordinal number, as in 第六[di4-liu4] "sixth")
dìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
dì
第
(prefix indicating ordinal number, as in 第六[di4-liu4] "sixth")
Common words
dì yī shǒu
第一手
first-hand
dì
第
(prefix indicating ordinal number, as in 第六[di4-liu4] "sixth"); (literary) grades in which successful candidates in the imperial examinations were placed; (old) residence of a high official; (literary) but; however
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 第
Say “dì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 第
Common words and phrases
dì yī shǒu
first-hand
dì
(prefix indicating ordinal number, as in 第六[di4-liu4] "sixth"); (literary) grades in which successful candidates in the imperial examinations were placed; (old) residence of a high official; (literary) but; however
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“第”。
Zhège zì shì “dì”.
This character is “第”.
我正在学习“第”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “dì” zì.
I am learning the character “第”.
请写一遍“第”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “dì”.
Please write “第” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 第?
第 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 第 (dì) mean?
第 (dì) means (prefix indicating ordinal number, as in 第六[di4-liu4] "sixth").
What is the radical of 第?
The radical of 第 is ⺮, associated with Not yet classified.