COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 尺 is built
Traditional etymology note: Picture of a man measuring by pacing
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How to Write 尺 (chǐ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
a Chinese foot
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
chǐ
尺
a Chinese foot
Common words
chǐ zi
尺子
ruler (measuring instrument)
chǐ cùn
尺寸
size; dimensions; measurements (esp. of clothes); (coll.) propriety
chǐ dù
尺度
scale; yardstick
chǐ
尺
a Chinese foot; one-third of a meter; a ruler; a tape-measure
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
尺
尺
尺
尺
尺
尺
尺
尺
LEARNING TIP
Remember 尺
Say “chǐ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 尺
Common words and phrases
chǐ zi
ruler (measuring instrument)
chǐ cùn
size; dimensions; measurements (esp. of clothes); (coll.) propriety
chǐ dù
scale; yardstick
chǐ
a Chinese foot; one-third of a meter; a ruler; a tape-measure
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“尺”。
Zhège zì shì “chǐ”.
This character is “尺”.
我正在学习“尺”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “chǐ” zì.
I am learning the character “尺”.
请写一遍“尺”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “chǐ”.
Please write “尺” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 尺?
尺 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 尺 (chǐ) mean?
尺 (chǐ) means a Chinese foot.
What is the radical of 尺?
The radical of 尺 is 尸, associated with Not yet classified.