体 Stroke Order — How to Write 体
体 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 亻, 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.
体 Radical and Character Components
Radical: 亻 + 5 more strokes
体 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- tǐ
- tī
Meanings of 体 in Chinese
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tǐ体
Refers to the whole body of a person or animal; body, physique.
保持健康的身体很重要。
Maintaining a healthy body is very important.
a part of the body, especially referring to the limbs.
长时间的工作让他感到四体酸痛，急需休息。
Long hours of work made him feel aches in all his limbs, desperately needing rest.
The main body, entity, or a group; as in object, subject, or group.
这个动物群体生活在森林深处。
This animal group lives deep in the forest.
State or form of matter, such as solid, liquid, or volume.
请确保测量液体的体积
Please ensure to measure the volume of the liquid.
Style or form of writing or calligraphy; literary style; font.
他喜欢研究不同文体的写作特点。
He enjoys studying the characteristics of writing in different literary styles.
The system, structure, or organization of things; a framework or setup.
学习新的知识体系是提升能力的关键。
Learning a new knowledge system is key to improving capabilities.
To personally experience, comprehend, or practice something through direct involvement.
他主张的环保理念，自己也身体力行，从不浪费一滴水
He not only advocated for environmental protection but also personally practiced it, never wasting a single drop of water.
To consider others' feelings and put oneself in their shoes; to show understanding, care, or sympathy.
我们应该学会体谅他人的感受，多一份理解和关怀。
We should learn to be considerate of others' feelings, offering more understanding and care.
In classical Chinese philosophy, '体' (tǐ) refers to the fundamental essence or noumenon, the intrinsic nature of something, often contrasted with '用' (yòng), its external manifestation or function.
理解事物的根本之体，才能更好地把握其具体之用。
Understanding the fundamental essence of things allows one to better grasp their specific functions.
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tī体
When pronounced 'tī', '体己' (tī jǐ) refers to personal savings or private property belonging to a family member, or it can describe something intimate and private, such as '体体话' (tī tī huà) meaning 'private talk'.
她把这些年存下的体己钱都拿出来支持丈夫创业。
She took out all her personal savings accumulated over the years to support her husband's business venture.
Common Words and Phrases with 体
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literary genre or style
这部小说的体裁很独特，融合了科幻与历史元素，深受读者喜爱。
The genre of this novel is very unique, blending elements of science fiction and history, and is deeply loved by readers.
3
Gymnastics is a sport involving physical exercises requiring strength, flexibility, balance, and agility, performed either with or without apparatus.
她从小就对体操充满热情，每天都在练习倒立和空翻。
She has been passionate about gymnastics since childhood, practicing handstands and somersaults every day.
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The side of the human or animal body, referring to either the left or right side.
小猫的体侧长着柔软的毛。
The kitten's side is covered with soft fur.
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To perceive and understand through careful observation or personal experience; to investigate.
我会努力体察客户的需求，以便提供最满意的服务。
I will strive to perceive and understand customers' needs so as to provide the most satisfactory service.
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Extensive in scope and penetrating in thought.
这部史诗般的科幻小说，不仅构建了一个体大思精的宇宙观，其人物情感的刻画也极为细腻。
This epic science fiction novel not only constructs a grand and meticulously profound cosmology, but also portrays character emotions with extreme subtlety.
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Physical punishment inflicted on children by adults, such as parents or teachers.
许多教育专家认为，体罚对儿童的心理健康有害。
Many education experts believe that corporal punishment is harmful to children's mental health.
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body; flesh and skin
他平时很注意保养，所以即使年过花甲，体肤依然紧致有光泽。
He usually pays great attention to self-care, so even though he is over sixty, his skin remains firm and radiant.
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Physique or build of a person's body, referring to their height, development, appearance, or strength.
经过长期锻炼，他的体格变得越来越健硕。
After long-term exercise, his physique became increasingly robust.
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To understand, realize, or appreciate something through personal experience.
通过这次旅行，我深刻体会到了大自然的美丽和力量。
Through this trip, I deeply experienced the beauty and power of nature.
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Volume; the amount of space that a substance or object occupies.
这个瓶子的体积是250毫升。
The volume of this bottle is 250 milliliters.
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Intimate; confidential; private (especially of personal savings or close conversations).
她把攒下的体己钱悄悄藏了起来，以备不时之需。
She quietly hid her personal savings away for a rainy day.
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A physical examination or health check-up.
我每年都会进行一次全身的体检，以确保身体健康。
I undergo a full-body health check-up once a year to ensure my physical well-being.
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Stylistic rules, format, and layout conventions for a written work or publication.
这本书的体例严谨，各章节的结构清晰统一。
The style of this book is rigorous, and the structure of each chapter is clear and consistent.
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To show understanding and sympathy for someone; to make allowances for someone's difficulties or circumstances.
我们应该互相体谅，才能更好地相处。
We should be considerate of each other to get along better.
More words with 体
- jù具tǐ体concrete, specific, and detailed
- cí磁tǐ体magnet
- gè个tǐ体An individual
- jīng晶tǐ体crystal
- shī尸tǐ体The dead body of a human or animal.
- dáo导tǐ体conductor
- jī肌tǐ体body, organism
- kuài块tǐ体block, mass
- luó裸tǐ体nude, nudity
- mǔ母tǐ体the mother's body
- ōu欧tǐ体Ouyang script, Ouyang Xun's style
- qì砌tǐ体Masonry
- qū躯tǐ体body
- róng溶tǐ体solution
- yán颜tǐ体Yan style, Yan script
- yǎn掩tǐ体Cover, Bunker
- yǒng泳tǐ体Swimming form, Swimming posture
- yòu幼tǐ体larva, juvenile
- zhī肢tǐ体limbs and trunk
- zhuī椎tǐ体vertebral body
Idioms with 体
- tǐ体chá察mín民qíng情understand the people's conditions and feelings
- tǐ体tǐ体miàn面miàn面dignified and respectable
- tǐ体tiē贴rù入wēi微meticulously thoughtful and considerate
- tǐ体wú无wán完fū肤covered with wounds or utterly refuted
- biàn遍tǐ体lín鳞shāng伤covered all over with cuts and bruises
- bù不chéng成tǐ体tǒng统to be out of line
- bù不shí识dà大tǐ体fail to see the big picture
- chéng成hé何tǐ体tǒng统How improper! What an outrage!
- chì赤shēn身luǒ裸tǐ体naked or bare-bodied
- hǔ虎tǐ体xióng熊yāo腰powerful muscular build
- hún浑rán然yī一tǐ体to blend into a seamless whole
- hún魂bù不fù附tǐ体frightened out of one's wits
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Open the tool →Questions about 体
What does 体 mean in Chinese?
体 (tǐ) means “a part of the body” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 体?
体 has 2 pronunciations: tǐ, tī.
How many strokes does 体 have?
体 has 7 strokes.
How do you write 体?
体 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 亻. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 体?
The radical of 体 is 亻.