COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 抵 is built
Traditional etymology note: 扌 (hand) suggests the meaning, while 氐 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 抵 (dǐ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to press against
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
dǐ
抵
to press against
Common words
dǐ dá
抵达
to arrive; to reach (a destination)
dǐ kàng
抵抗
to resist; resistance
dǐ chù
抵触
to conflict; to contradict
dǐ dǎng
抵挡
to resist; to hold back; to stop; to ward off
dǐ xiāo
抵消
to counteract; to cancel out; to offset
dǐ yā
抵押
to provide (an asset) as security for a loan; to put up collateral
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
抵
抵
抵
抵
抵
抵
抵
抵
LEARNING TIP
Remember 抵
Say “dǐ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 抵
Common words and phrases
dǐ dá
to arrive; to reach (a destination)
dǐ kàng
to resist; resistance
dǐ chù
to conflict; to contradict
dǐ dǎng
to resist; to hold back; to stop; to ward off
dǐ xiāo
to counteract; to cancel out; to offset
dǐ yā
to provide (an asset) as security for a loan; to put up collateral
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“抵”。
Zhège zì shì “dǐ”.
This character is “抵”.
我正在学习“抵”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “dǐ” zì.
I am learning the character “抵”.
请写一遍“抵”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “dǐ”.
Please write “抵” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 抵?
抵 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 抵 (dǐ) mean?
抵 (dǐ) means to press against.
What is the radical of 抵?
The radical of 抵 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.