尺 Stroke Order — How to Write 尺

Stroke Order

尺 is written in 4 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 尸, 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.

尺 Radical and Character Components

Components:尸乚

尺 is an ideographic compound. Picture of a man measuring by pacing.

Radical: 尸 + 1 more stroke

尺 Pronunciation and Pinyin

chǐ
chě

Meanings of 尺 in Chinese

chǐ尺

Chǐ is a traditional Chinese unit of length, also known as "shìchǐ". One chǐ equals ten cùn. Historically, its exact length varied, but today three chǐ are approximately one meter. It is used in phrases like "chǐsù" (referring to a letter or a small painting) and the idiom "chǐduǎncùncháng" (meaning everyone has their strengths and weaknesses).

这块布料有三尺长，足够做一件衬衫。

This piece of fabric is three chǐ long, which is enough to make a shirt.

A tool for measuring length; a ruler.

这把尺很准。

This ruler is very accurate.

An object resembling a ruler, used for measuring or as a tool, such as a metal ruler or a disciplinary ruler.

他用一把铁尺量了量桌子的长度。

He used an iron ruler to measure the length of the table.

Describing something as very small or short, often implying insignificance or a minimal distance that feels vast.

我们虽只咫尺之遥，心却相隔万里。

Although we are only a stone's throw away, our hearts are miles apart.

chě尺

In ancient Chinese musical notation, 'chě' (尺) is a note symbol equivalent to '2' in numbered musical notation.

工尺谱中的“尺”音，听起来悠扬婉转

The 'chě' note in Gōngchě notation sounds melodious and gracefully winding.

Common Words and Phrases with 尺

chǐ尺bīng兵

short weapon

即使手持尺兵，他也能凭借精湛的武艺与强敌周旋。

Even when armed with "chibing" (short-range weapons), he could contend with strong adversaries through his superb martial arts.

chǐ尺bō波diàn电xiè谢

How time flies; Time passes like lightning

人生在世，尺波电谢，我们应该珍惜当下，努力活出精彩。

Life in this world is fleeting; we should cherish the present and strive to live wonderfully.

chǐ尺cùn寸

measurement; size

做事情要懂得把握尺寸，不要太过或不及。

When handling matters, it is important to understand the proper measure, avoiding both excess and insufficiency.

chǐ尺dú牍

Correspondence, especially letters from an eminent writer, originally referring to a one-foot-long wooden slip used for writing.

友人之间，常以尺牍往来，传递思念与问候。

Friends often exchanged letters to convey their longing and greetings.

chǐ尺dù度

Chǐdù refers to a standard, a measure, or a scale used for evaluating or comparing things, like a yardstick.

艺术品的价值通常没有一个固定的尺度来衡量，更多取决于观者的感受和时代的审美

The value of a work of art often doesn't have a fixed standard for measurement; it depends more on the viewer's perception and the aesthetic of the era.

chǐ尺duǎn短cù寸cháng长

Everything has its strong and weak points, as a foot is sometimes too short and an inch too long; everyone has their strengths and weaknesses.

我们团队成员各有所长，所以即使个人能力有所局限，但只要懂得发挥各自的优势，便能弥补尺短寸长，共同完成项目。

Our team members each have their own strengths, so even with individual limitations, by leveraging our respective advantages, we can compensate for each other's shortcomings and jointly complete the project.

chǐ尺fú幅qiān千lǐ里

A small object or piece of work, often art, that contains a vast amount of content or profound meaning, like a panoramic view of a great distance captured in a small scroll.

虽然这本诗集薄薄几页，但每一首诗都意蕴深远，真可谓尺幅千里，令人回味无穷。

Though this poetry collection is only a few thin pages, each poem is profoundly meaningful, truly embodying the concept of 'a thousand li in a foot-long scroll,' and leaving readers with endless contemplation.

chǐ尺gǔ骨

The ulna is the bone that connects the humerus and the wrist bones.

医生仔细检查了患者的尺骨，以确保没有骨折。

The doctor carefully examined the patient's ulna to ensure there were no fractures.

chǐ尺huò蠖

An inchworm, also known as a looper or geometer, is the larva of a geometer moth, characterized by its distinctive looping movement as it crawls, and often considered a pest.