COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 迟 is built
Traditional etymology note: 辶 (walk) suggests the meaning, while 尺 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 迟 (chí) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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chíTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
chí
迟
late
Common words
chí dào
迟到
to arrive late
tuī chí
推迟
to postpone; to put off; to defer
chí chí
迟迟
late (with a task etc); slow
chí dùn
迟钝
slow in one's reactions; sluggish (in movement or thought)
chí huǎn
迟缓
slow; sluggish
chí yí
迟疑
to hesitate
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
迟
迟
迟
迟
迟
迟
迟
迟
LEARNING TIP
Remember 迟
Say “chí” 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 迟
Common words and phrases
chí dào
to arrive late
tuī chí
to postpone; to put off; to defer
chí chí
late (with a task etc); slow
chí dùn
slow in one's reactions; sluggish (in movement or thought)
chí huǎn
slow; sluggish
chí yí
to hesitate
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“迟”。
Zhège zì shì “chí”.
This character is “迟”.
我正在学习“迟”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “chí” zì.
I am learning the character “迟”.
请写一遍“迟”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “chí”.
Please write “迟” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 迟?
迟 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 迟 (chí) mean?
迟 (chí) means late.
What is the radical of 迟?
The radical of 迟 is 辶, associated with Not yet classified.