COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 吃 is built
Traditional etymology note: 口 (mouth) suggests the meaning, while 乞 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 吃 (chī) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to eat; to consume
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
chī
吃
to eat; to consume
Common words
hǎo chī
好吃
tasty; delicious
chī jīng
吃惊
to be startled; to be shocked; to be amazed
xiǎo chī
小吃
snack; refreshments
chī kǔ
吃苦
to bear hardships
chī kuī
吃亏
to suffer losses; to come to grief; to lose out; to get the worst of it
chī lì
吃力
to entail strenuous effort; to toil at a task; strenuous; laborious
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 吃
Say “chī” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 吃
Common words and phrases
hǎo chī
tasty; delicious
chī jīng
to be startled; to be shocked; to be amazed
xiǎo chī
snack; refreshments
chī kǔ
to bear hardships
chī kuī
to suffer losses; to come to grief; to lose out; to get the worst of it
chī lì
to entail strenuous effort; to toil at a task; strenuous; laborious
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“吃”。
Zhège zì shì “chī”.
This character is “吃”.
我正在学习“吃”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “chī” zì.
I am learning the character “吃”.
请写一遍“吃”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “chī”.
Please write “吃” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 吃?
吃 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 吃 (chī) mean?
吃 (chī) means to eat; to consume.
What is the radical of 吃?
The radical of 吃 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.