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