第 Stroke Order — How to Write 第
第 is written in 11 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical ⺮, 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.
第 Radical and Character Components
第 is an ideographic compound. Bamboo strips ⺮ arrayed in sequence; 弟 provides the pronunciation.
Radical: ⺮ + 5 more strokes
第 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- dì
Meanings of 第 in Chinese
1
dì第
Used to form ordinal numbers, indicating sequence or order.
这是我第一次来这个城市。
This is my first time coming to this city.
A historical term referring to the outcome (passing or failing) of imperial examinations, often used in compounds like 及第 (jídì, to pass) or 落第 (luòdì, to fail).
他努力学习，但最终还是落第了。
He studied diligently, but ultimately failed the examination.
Refers to a grand mansion or residence of high-ranking officials or aristocrats in feudal society.
这座古老的宅第见证了几个世纪的历史变迁。
This ancient mansion has witnessed centuries of historical changes.
but; however (used to introduce a contrasting or restrictive idea)
学习新知识很有趣，第需要投入时间和精力。
Learning new knowledge is very interesting, but it requires time and effort.
Common Words and Phrases with 第
1
the second; secondly
这是我第二次来这家博物馆，每次都有新的发现。
This is my second visit to this museum, and each time I discover something new.
2
The second most important position or person; number two.
经过多年的努力，他在团队中终于赢得了第二把交椅的地位，负责协调大部分项目。
After years of hard work, he finally earned the second-in-command position in the team, responsible for coordinating most projects.
3
The second-in-command or the person who holds the second position of authority.
在公司里，他是老板的第二把手，负责日常运营。
In the company, he is the boss's second-in-command, responsible for daily operations.
4
secondary industry, primarily including manufacturing, processing, and construction.
随着技术进步和市场需求的变化，许多地区的第二产业正在经历转型升级。
With technological advancements and changes in market demand, the secondary industry in many regions is undergoing transformation and upgrading.
5
World War II, a global war that lasted from 1939 to 1945, fought between the Axis powers (Germany, Italy, Japan) and the Allies (China, US, USSR, UK, etc.).
第二次世界大战结束后，许多国际组织成立，旨在促进世界和平与合作。
After World War II ended, many international organizations were established, aiming to promote world peace and cooperation.
6
The Second International (1889-1914) was an international organization of social democratic and socialist workers' parties, initially Marxist, later dominated by revisionism, and dissolved at the outbreak of World War I.
在历史研究中，学者们常常探讨第二国际对国际劳工运动发展的影响。
In historical research, scholars often discuss the Second International's impact on the development of the international labor movement.
7
Educational and training activities conducted outside of the traditional classroom curriculum.
学校积极开展“第二课堂”活动，让学生在参与社团、志愿服务和实践项目中拓宽视野、提升能力。
The school actively organizes 'second classroom' activities, allowing students to broaden their horizons and improve their abilities by participating in clubs, volunteer services, and practical projects.
8
Second-class; not as good as the best.
这部电影的故事情节有点老套，只能算是第二流作品。
The plot of this movie is a bit old-fashioned; it can only be considered a second-rate work.
9
second person
这首诗歌巧妙地运用了第二人称，仿佛在与读者进行一次亲密的对话
This poem cleverly uses the second person, as if engaging in an intimate conversation with the reader.
10
In Mao Zedong's Three Worlds Theory, the Second World referred to developed countries, excluding the two superpowers (the First World), positioned between the First and Third Worlds.
在...时探讨全球经济格局演变，有学者将某些工业化地区归类为曾经的第二世界，以分析它们在国际贸易体系中的位置。
In discussions about the evolution of the global economic landscape, some scholars categorized certain industrialized regions as part of the historical Second World, analyzing their position within the international trade system.
11
Secondhand; obtained indirectly or not from the original source; also refers to something secondary or derived.
我获得的这些信息是第二手的，所以需要进一步核实。
The information I obtained is second-hand, so it needs further verification.
12
A second occupation or sideline, typically an activity undertaken by an employed person in their spare time for additional income.
许多年轻人为了增加收入，选择在下班后发展一份第二职业。
Many young people choose to develop a second job after work to increase their income.
13
Even if; even though (a conjunction indicating concession).
第令前路再多荆棘，我们也要勇往直前。
Even if there are many thorns on the path ahead, we must still move forward bravely.
14
15
The tertiary industry, also known as the service sector, encompasses services such as commerce, finance, hospitality, and other service-oriented businesses that support production and consumption.
随着社会的发展，很多城市都在大力发展第三产业，以促进经济转型和提升居民生活品质。
As society develops, many cities are vigorously developing the tertiary industry to promote economic transformation and improve residents' quality of life.
16
The Third International, also known as Comintern or the Communist International, was an international organization of communist parties and groups founded in 1919 under Lenin's leadership, dissolved in 1943.
历史研究者们常常会深入探讨诸如第三国际之类的国际组织，以理解其在特定历史阶段所扮演的角色和产生的影响。
Historians often delve into international organizations like the Third International to understand the roles they played and the impact they had during specific historical periods.
More words with 第
- cì次dì第Order, Sequence
- luò落dì第To fail an imperial examination.
- mén门dì第family status, social status
- zhái宅dì第Mansion, Residence
- gù故dì第Former residence; old home.
- jí及dì第pass the examination, succeed in the examination
- jiǎ甲dì第magnificent mansion, first-class residence
- jū居dì第residence or dwelling
- kē科dì第imperial civil examination system
- pǐn品dì第grade; rank
- zhuó擢dì第pass the imperial examination, gain a high rank in the imperial examination
- dì第yī一first, number one
- fǎ法lā拉dì第Faraday
- dì第shí十tenth
- dì第wǔ五fifth, the fifth
- dì第yī一bù步First step
- dì第yī一cì次The first time, A first
- dì第yī一gè个The first, First one
- dì第yī一míng名First place, Number one
- dì第èr二tiān天The next day, The day after
Idioms with 第
- dì第yī一fū夫rén人First Lady
- shū书xiāng香mén门dì第scholarly or literary family
- tiān天xià下dì第yī一best in the world
- zhuàng状yuán元jí及dì第to achieve top scholar status
- chán缠mián绵chuáng床dì第linger intimately in bed
- hé阖dì第guāng光lín临Your entire family is cordially invited
- jí及dì第chéng成míng名Pass exams and achieve fame
- lǎo老zǐ子tiān天xià下dì第yī一I am number one under heaven
- pǐn品ér而dì第zhī之evaluate and rank by quality
- pò破tí题ér儿dì第yī一zāo遭the very first time
- tiān天zì字dì第yī一hào号The very best; top-notch
- zān簪yīng缨mén门dì第prominent aristocratic family
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Open the tool →Questions about 第
What does 第 mean in Chinese?
第 (dì) means “Used to form ordinal numbers” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 第?
第 is pronounced dì in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 第 have?
第 has 11 strokes.
How do you write 第?
第 is written in 11 strokes, starting from the radical ⺮. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 第?
The radical of 第 is ⺮, and 第 is an ideographic compound.