COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 跌 is built
Traditional etymology note: To lose 失 one's footing 足
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How to Write 跌 (diē) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to fall
diēTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 12 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
diē
跌
to fall
Common words
diē fú
跌幅
decline (in value); extent of a drop
xià diē
下跌
to fall; to tumble
diē
跌
to fall; to tumble; to trip; (of prices etc) to drop
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
跌
跌
跌
跌
跌
跌
跌
跌
LEARNING TIP
Remember 跌
Say “diē” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 12 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
diē fú
decline (in value); extent of a drop
xià diē
to fall; to tumble
diē
to fall; to tumble; to trip; (of prices etc) to drop
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 跌?
跌 is written with 12 strokes.
What does 跌 (diē) mean?
跌 (diē) means to fall.
What is the radical of 跌?
The radical of 跌 is 足, associated with Not yet classified.