COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 帝 is built
Traditional etymology note: An altar on which a sacrifice is being made
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How to Write 帝 (dì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
emperor
dìTone 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
dì
帝
emperor
Common words
huáng dì
皇帝
emperor
dì guó
帝国
empire; imperial
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 帝
Say “dì” 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 帝
Common words and phrases
huáng dì
emperor
dì guó
empire; imperial
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“帝”。
Zhège zì shì “dì”.
This character is “帝”.
我正在学习“帝”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “dì” zì.
I am learning the character “帝”.
请写一遍“帝”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “dì”.
Please write “帝” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 帝?
帝 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 帝 (dì) mean?
帝 (dì) means emperor.
What is the radical of 帝?
The radical of 帝 is 巾, associated with Not yet classified.