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棣 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
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棣 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
棣 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
棣 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
棣 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
棣 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
棣 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
棣 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

棣 Stroke Order — How to Write 棣

Stroke Order

棣 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 木, 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.

棣 Radical and Character Components

Components:木隶

棣 is a phono-semantic compound: 木 (tree) carries the meaning, while 隶 indicates the sound.

Radical: 木 + 8 more strokes

棣 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • dì
  • dài
  • tì

Meanings of 棣 in Chinese

1

dì棣

Kerria japonica: a deciduous shrub with yellow flowers and black fruits, often grown for ornamental purposes.
春风轻拂，园中的棣棠花开得正盛，金黄一片。
As the spring breeze gently brushed, the Kerria japonica in the garden bloomed luxuriantly, a golden expanse.
Used to refer to a younger brother or a male friend/colleague (e.g., in '贤棣'), and in phrases denoting brotherly love or friendship (e.g., '棣友', '棣鄂').
这对兄弟情深，恰如棣鄂相扶
The brothers share a deep bond, their fraternal love as strong as the intertwining blossoms of '棣鄂'.
2

dài棣

Used in the phrase "棣棣" (dài dài) to describe a person's dignified, composed, and elegant manner, often associated with an imposing bearing.
他的举止威仪棣棣，令人肃然起敬
His demeanor was dignified and composed, commanding respect.
3

tì棣

Refers to '棣通' (tì tōng), meaning to be accessible, to penetrate, to connect, or to make understood.
他的演讲思想深邃，能将复杂的概念棣通，让听众茅塞顿开。
His speech had profound insights, capable of making complex concepts accessible and enlightening the audience.

Common Words and Phrases with 棣

1
dì棣táng棠
Kerria, a deciduous shrub with yellow flowers, cultivated as an ornamental plant.
春天时，庭院里的棣棠开满了金黄色的花朵，显得生机勃勃。
In spring, the Kerria japonica in the courtyard is covered with golden yellow flowers, looking vibrant.

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Questions about 棣

What does 棣 mean in Chinese?

棣 (dì) means “Kerria japonica: a deciduous shrub with yellow flowers and black fruits, often grown for ornamental purposes” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 棣?

棣 has 3 pronunciations: dì, dài, tì.

How many strokes does 棣 have?

棣 has 12 strokes.

How do you write 棣?

棣 is written in 12 strokes, starting from the radical 木. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 棣?

The radical of 棣 is 木, and 棣 is a phono-semantic compound.