COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 贷 is built
Traditional etymology note: 贝 (money) suggests the meaning, while 代 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 贷 (dài) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to lend on interest
dàiTone 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
dài
贷
to lend on interest
Common words
dài kuǎn
贷款
a loan; to provide a loan (e.g. bank); to raise a loan (from e.g. a bank)
xìn dài
信贷
credit; borrowed money
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 贷
Say “dài” 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 贷
Common words and phrases
dài kuǎn
a loan; to provide a loan (e.g. bank); to raise a loan (from e.g. a bank)
xìn dài
credit; borrowed money
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“贷”。
Zhège zì shì “dài”.
This character is “贷”.
我正在学习“贷”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “dài” zì.
I am learning the character “贷”.
请写一遍“贷”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “dài”.
Please write “贷” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 贷?
贷 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 贷 (dài) mean?
贷 (dài) means to lend on interest.
What is the radical of 贷?
The radical of 贷 is 贝, associated with Not yet classified.