COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 耻 is built
Traditional etymology note: 耳 (ear) suggests the meaning, while 止 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 耻 (chǐ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bound form) shame; humiliation; disgrace
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
chǐ
耻
(bound form) shame; humiliation; disgrace
Common words
chǐ rǔ
耻辱
disgrace; shame; humiliation
chǐ xiào
耻笑
to sneer at sb; to ridicule
kě chǐ
可耻
shameful; disgraceful; ignominious
wú chǐ
无耻
without any sense of shame; unembarrassed; shameless
xiū chǐ
羞耻
(a feeling of) shame
bù chǐ xià wèn
不耻下问
not feel ashamed to ask and learn from one's subordinates
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 耻
Say “chǐ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 耻
Common words and phrases
chǐ rǔ
disgrace; shame; humiliation
chǐ xiào
to sneer at sb; to ridicule
kě chǐ
shameful; disgraceful; ignominious
wú chǐ
without any sense of shame; unembarrassed; shameless
xiū chǐ
(a feeling of) shame
bù chǐ xià wèn
not feel ashamed to ask and learn from one's subordinates
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“耻”。
Zhège zì shì “chǐ”.
This character is “耻”.
我正在学习“耻”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “chǐ” zì.
I am learning the character “耻”.
请写一遍“耻”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “chǐ”.
Please write “耻” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 耻?
耻 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 耻 (chǐ) mean?
耻 (chǐ) means (bound form) shame; humiliation; disgrace.
What is the radical of 耻?
The radical of 耻 is 耳, associated with Not yet classified.