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弛 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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弛 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
弛 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
弛 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
弛 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
弛 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
弛 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
弛 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
弛 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

弛 Stroke Order — How to Write 弛

Stroke Order

弛 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 弓, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

弛 Radical and Character Components

Components:弓也

弛 is a phono-semantic compound: 弓 (bow) carries the meaning, while 也 indicates the sound.

Radical: 弓 + 3 more strokes

弛 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • chí

Meanings of 弛 in Chinese

1

chí弛

To relax, slacken, loosen, or release; to become less tense or strict, as in "松弛" (to relax) or "弛缓" (to ease, alleviate).
工作之余，他喜欢听音乐来放松身心，让神经松弛下来
After work, he enjoys listening to music to relax his body and mind, allowing his nerves to unwind.
To postpone or extend (a period, deadline, or event).
这项任务可以适当弛期，不必急于完成。
This task can be appropriately postponed; there's no need to rush to complete it.

Common Words and Phrases with 弛

1
chí弛fèi废
cease to be binding (of law, custom, etc.); become null and void
这项旧规定因无人遵守而逐渐弛废。
This old regulation gradually fell into disuse because no one complied with it.
2
chí弛huǎn缓
To relax, ease, or calm down.
随着深呼吸，她紧绷的神经和心情都开始弛缓。
With deep breaths, her tense nerves and mood began to relax.
3
chí弛jìn禁
Lift a ban or rescind a prohibition.
为了促进文化交流，博物馆决定弛禁游客在特定区域拍照。
To promote cultural exchange, the museum decided to relax the ban on visitors taking photos in designated areas.
4
chí弛rán然
to feel safe; to be at ease
听到孩子平安到家的消息，母亲的心才弛然放下来
Upon hearing the news that her child had arrived home safely, the mother's heart finally felt at ease.

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Questions about 弛

What does 弛 mean in Chinese?

弛 (chí) means “To postpone or extend (a period” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 弛?

弛 is pronounced chí in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 弛 have?

弛 has 6 strokes.

How do you write 弛?

弛 is written in 6 strokes, starting from the radical 弓. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 弛?

The radical of 弛 is 弓, and 弛 is a phono-semantic compound.