底 Stroke Order — How to Write 底

Stroke Order

底 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 广, 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.

底 Radical and Character Components

Components:广氐

底 is a phono-semantic compound: 广 (building) carries the meaning, while 氐 indicates the sound.

Radical: 广 + 5 more strokes

底 Pronunciation and Pinyin

Meanings of 底 in Chinese

dǐ底

The lowest part or base of something; bottom.

猫在桌子底下睡觉。

The cat is sleeping under the table.

end; bottom (of a period, e.g., year, month); ultimate point

请在月底前把报告交给我。

Please submit the report to me by the end of the month.

The profound meaning, inner details, or rich background of something, often cultural or historical.

这本书很有文化底蕴。

This book has profound cultural depth.

The base or background of a pattern or design.

这款裙子是红底白花的图案，非常漂亮。

This skirt features a red background with white floral patterns, it's very beautiful.

What; what kind of; used to inquire about a reason or situation.

底事令人如此烦恼？

What matter makes one so troubled?

To reach; to arrive at (similar to 抵 dǐ). Often used in formal contexts or as part of set phrases, indicating to finalize or settle.

经过长时间的讨论，合作方案终于底定了

After a long discussion, the cooperation plan was finally settled.

de底

An archaic or literary variant of the structural particle '的', used to indicate possession or modification.

这是我底想法。

This is my idea.

Common Words and Phrases with 底

dǐ底bǎn版

photographic plate

摄影师仔细检查了照片的底版，以确保没有瑕疵

The photographer carefully examined the negative of the photo to ensure there were no flaws.

dǐ底běn本

Master copy or original text, especially one used as a basis for making copies, prints, or for collation and comparison.

这份珍贵手稿的底本被图书馆妥善保管，供学者研究

The source text of this valuable manuscript is properly preserved in the library for scholars to study.

dǐ底biān边

The base or base line of a plane geometric figure.

请测量一下这个三角形的底边长度。

Please measure the length of the base of this triangle.

dǐ底cè册

Original documents bound into a book and kept on file for reference.

图书馆保存着所有捐赠书籍的底册，记录了捐赠者和捐赠日期

The library maintains a master ledger for all donated books, recording the donors and donation dates.

dǐ底céng层

The ground floor or bottom layer of a building; metaphorically, the lowest social stratum or class.

这家餐厅的厨房设在建筑物的底层。

The kitchen of this restaurant is located on the ground floor of the building.

dǐ底féi肥

Base fertilizer applied before planting.

在...之前种植蔬菜，农民通常会施用充足的底肥，以确保作物健康生长

Before planting vegetables, farmers usually apply sufficient base fertilizer to ensure healthy crop growth.

dǐ底fèn粪

Base fertilizer, especially manure used as base fertilizer.

在播种前，农民通常会施用底粪来改善土壤肥力。

Before sowing, farmers usually apply base manure to improve soil fertility.

dǐ底gǎo稿

An original draft or manuscript, serving as the first version or basis.

这份合同的底稿还需要再修改几处。

This contract's initial draft still needs several revisions.

dǐ底gōng工

basic skill, especially in opera performance

一个优秀的京剧演员，从小就要扎扎实实地练好底工，才能在舞台上游刃有余。

A good Peking Opera actor needs to diligently practice their fundamental skills from a young age to be able to perform effortlessly on stage.

dǐ底huǒ火

A primer is a small explosive charge that ignites the main propellant in a firearm cartridge.

枪支的正常运作离不开底火的可靠点燃。

The proper functioning of a firearm depends on the reliable ignition of its primer.

dǐ底huò货

Overstocked or obsolete goods

这家服装店正在打折清仓，希望能尽快处理掉所有底货。

This clothing store is holding a clearance sale, hoping to get rid of all the dead stock as soon as possible.

dǐ底jiǎo角

base angle

等腰三角形的两个底角是相等的

The two base angles of an isosceles triangle are equal.

dǐ底kǒng孔

A bottom outlet or discharge hole, often referring to one at the base of a dam.

工程师们正在检查水库的底孔，以确保泄水功能正常。

The engineers are inspecting the reservoir's bottom outlet to ensure the drainage function is working properly.

dǐ底lǐ里

Ins and outs; true feelings; details.

经过一番深入交谈，他终于明白了朋友心里的底里

After a deep conversation, he finally understood the true feelings in his friend's heart.

dǐ底liáng梁

A 'dǐliáng' (底梁) is a foundational horizontal structural component, typically known as a 'sill' (the lowest member of a frame like a house or bridge) or a 'bottom plate' (a horizontal beam supporting wall studs or a mold).