COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 逆 is built
Traditional etymology note: A disobedient 屰 person 辶; 屰 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 逆 (nì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
contrary
nìTone 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
nì
逆
contrary
Common words
nì jìng
逆境
adversity; predicament
nì xíng
逆行
to go the wrong way; to go against one-way traffic regulation
pàn nì
叛逆
to rebel; to revolt; a rebel
nì
逆
contrary; opposite; backwards; to go against
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
逆
逆
逆
逆
逆
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逆
LEARNING TIP
Remember 逆
Say “nì” 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 逆
Common words and phrases
nì jìng
adversity; predicament
nì xíng
to go the wrong way; to go against one-way traffic regulation
pàn nì
to rebel; to revolt; a rebel
nì
contrary; opposite; backwards; to go against
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“逆”。
Zhège zì shì “nì”.
This character is “逆”.
我正在学习“逆”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “nì” zì.
I am learning the character “逆”.
请写一遍“逆”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “nì”.
Please write “逆” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 逆?
逆 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 逆 (nì) mean?
逆 (nì) means contrary.
What is the radical of 逆?
The radical of 逆 is 辶, associated with Not yet classified.