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鸱 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
鸱 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
鸱 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
鸱 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
鸱 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
鸱 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
鸱 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

鸱 Stroke Order — How to Write 鸱

Stroke Order

鸱 is written in 10 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 鸟, 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.

鸱 Radical and Character Components

Components:氐鸟

鸱 is a phono-semantic compound: 鸟 (bird) carries the meaning, while 氐 indicates the sound.

Radical: 鸟 + 5 more strokes

鸱 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • chī

Meanings of 鸱 in Chinese

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chī鸱

An ancient term for a hawk or kite. Often used in idioms (e.g., '鸱张') to describe arrogance, ferocity, or a predatory gaze, reflecting the bird's aggressive nature.
那帮恶势力在村里鸱张跋扈，无人敢惹
That gang of evil forces was swaggering arrogantly in the village, and no one dared to provoke them.

Common Words and Phrases with 鸱

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chī鸱wěn吻
A type of ceramic ornament found at both ends of the roof ridges of traditional Chinese buildings.
故宫博物院的太和殿屋脊上，一对金碧辉煌的鸱吻在阳光下熠熠生辉，彰显着古建筑的庄重与美感。
On the ridge of the Hall of Supreme Harmony at the Palace Museum, a pair of splendid Chīwěn glittered in the sunlight, showcasing the solemnity and beauty of ancient architecture.

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Idioms with 鸱

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Questions about 鸱

What does 鸱 mean in Chinese?

鸱 (chī) means “An ancient term for a hawk or kite. Often used in idioms (e.g., '鸱张') to describe arrogance, ferocity, or a predatory gaze, reflecting the bird's aggressive nature” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 鸱?

鸱 is pronounced chī in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 鸱 have?

鸱 has 10 strokes.

How do you write 鸱?

鸱 is written in 10 strokes, starting from the radical 鸟. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 鸱?

The radical of 鸱 is 鸟, and 鸱 is a phono-semantic compound.