COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 地 is built
Traditional etymology note: 土 (earth) suggests the meaning, while 也 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 地 (dì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
earth
dìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
dì
地
earth
Common words
dì tiě
地铁
underground railway; subway; subway train
cǎo dì
草地
lawn; meadow; sod; turf
dì diǎn
地点
place; site; location; venue
dì fāng
地方
region; regional (away from the central administration); local
dì tú
地图
map
wài dì
外地
parts of the country other than where one is
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
地
地
地
地
地
地
地
地
LEARNING TIP
Remember 地
Say “dì” 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.
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Common words and phrases
dì tiě
underground railway; subway; subway train
cǎo dì
lawn; meadow; sod; turf
dì diǎn
place; site; location; venue
dì fāng
region; regional (away from the central administration); local
dì tú
map
wài dì
parts of the country other than where one is
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 地?
地 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 地 (dì) mean?
地 (dì) means earth.
What is the radical of 地?
The radical of 地 is 土, associated with Not yet classified.