COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 赤 is built
Traditional etymology note: A person 土 whose cheeks are burning 火
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How to Write 赤 (chì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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chìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
chì
赤
red
Common words
chì dào
赤道
equator (of the earth or a celestial body); celestial equator
chì zì
赤字
(financial) deficit; red letter
miàn hóng ěr chì
面红耳赤
flushed with anger (or excitement)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
赤
赤
赤
赤
赤
赤
赤
赤
LEARNING TIP
Remember 赤
Say “chì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 赤
Common words and phrases
chì dào
equator (of the earth or a celestial body); celestial equator
chì zì
(financial) deficit; red letter
miàn hóng ěr chì
flushed with anger (or excitement)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“赤”。
Zhège zì shì “chì”.
This character is “赤”.
我正在学习“赤”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “chì” zì.
I am learning the character “赤”.
请写一遍“赤”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “chì”.
Please write “赤” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 赤?
赤 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 赤 (chì) mean?
赤 (chì) means red.
What is the radical of 赤?
The radical of 赤 is 赤, associated with Not yet classified.