提 Stroke Order — How to Write 提
提 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 扌, 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.
提 Radical and Character Components
提 is a phono-semantic compound: 扌 (hand) carries the meaning, while 是 indicates the sound.
Radical: 扌 + 9 more strokes
提 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- tí
- dī
- dǐ
Meanings of 提 in Chinese
1
tí提
To carry or hold something by its handle, strap, or loop, such as a bag, basket, or lantern.
她手里提着一个漂亮的包。
She is carrying a beautiful bag in her hand.
To lead, lift, or promote (upward or forward).
公司决定提升他为部门经理
The company decided to promote him to department manager.
To mention, bring up, propose, or suggest, as in 'raise a point' or 'make a suggestion'.
我希望他能提出一些有用的建议。
I hope he can put forward some useful suggestions.
To bring a suspect or a person in custody from detention for questioning or legal process.
警察将嫌疑人从拘留所提出来进行审问。
The police brought the suspect out from the detention center for interrogation.
To lead or dispatch (e.g., troops or personnel to a position)
他被提为项目负责人，率领团队完成任务。
He was appointed as the project leader, leading the team to complete the task.
To take out; to extract; to withdraw (e.g., money, goods).
我明天要去银行提取现金。
I need to go to the bank tomorrow to withdraw cash.
An upward-rising stroke in Chinese characters, resembling a gentle flick.
这个字的最后一笔是向右上方轻挑的提。
The last stroke of this character is an upward-right, gently flicking 'tí' stroke.
A dipper or scoop used for liquids such as oil or wine.
我需要一个油提来分装食用油。
I need an oil dipper to decant the cooking oil.
An ancient type of drum, referring to a specific historical percussion instrument.
博物馆中展示着古代的提，造型庄重。
Ancient 'ti' drums are displayed in the museum, featuring a dignified design.
2
dī提
To be on guard or take precautions against something; to beware of.
走夜路时，要提防周围的环境，注意安全。
When walking at night, be aware of your surroundings and pay attention to safety.
3
dǐ提
To throw or hurl an object.
怒不可遏，他提杯而去
Furious beyond control, he threw the cup and left.
Common Words and Phrases with 提
1
A proposal or motion put forward for consideration or discussion, often in a meeting.
会议上，小王提交了一份关于提高员工福利的提案
In the meeting, Xiao Wang submitted a proposal regarding increasing employee benefits.
2
To promote someone to a higher position.
公司决定提拔他担任项目经理，因为他表现出色。
The company decided to promote him to project manager due to his outstanding performance.
3
A bag with a handle for carrying items, such as a shopping bag or handbag.
她喜欢收集各种款式的提包，有大的也有小的。
She likes to collect handbags of various styles, both large and small.
4
To advocate, promote, or encourage something good or beneficial.
学校提倡学生多参加户外活动，以保持身心健康。
The school advocates for students to participate more in outdoor activities to maintain physical and mental health.
5
A percentage taken from a total amount, often as commission or a bonus.
销售团队的成员通常会根据他们完成的销售额获得一定的提成。
Members of the sales team usually receive a certain commission based on the sales volume they achieve.
6
To put forward, suggest, or propose.
她提出了一个关于如何在团队中更好地协作的想法。
She put forward an idea about how to collaborate better within the team.
7
To purify a substance by removing impurities.
科学家们正在研究更有效的方法来提纯从矿石中提取的金属
Scientists are researching more effective methods to purify metals extracted from ore.
8
to prompt an actor with their lines during a performance
那位演员在演出中突然忘词了，幸好后台的提词员及时给他提词，才避免了冷场。
The actor suddenly forgot his lines during the performance; fortunately, the prompter backstage promptly gave him the cue, thus avoiding an awkward silence.
9
A delivery order or bill of lading (B/L), a document used to claim goods from a freight station or warehouse.
请您务必带上有效的提单，以便顺利从仓库提取预订的商品。
Please make sure to bring a valid delivery order to smoothly pick up the reserved goods from the warehouse.
10
To mention or refer to; to bring up a topic.
他在报告中提到了公司的最新进展。
He mentioned the company's latest developments in his report.
11
A lantern.
小女孩手里提着一盏小提灯，照亮了回家的路。
The little girl carried a small lantern in her hand, lighting up her way home.
12
To command and supervise (especially troops or affairs); a controller or supervisor.
大型演出开始前，总导演正在提调所有幕后工作人员和演员。
Before the grand performance began, the chief director was coordinating all backstage staff and performers.
13
A high-ranking military official or provincial commander-in-chief in ancient China, particularly during the Ming and Qing dynasties.
这位提督深谙兵法，常能出奇制胜。
This admiral was well-versed in military strategy and often achieved victory through unexpected tactics.
14
formulation; wording; the way something is put
大家认为，他对公司未来发展方向的提法很具有启发性。
Everyone believes that his formulation regarding the company's future development direction is very insightful.
15
To be on guard against; to beware of; to take precautions against.
出门旅行，要提防小偷。
When traveling, you should be wary of pickpockets.
16
to promote to a cadre position
小张工作努力，有望今年提干。
Xiao Zhang works diligently and is expected to be promoted to a management position this year.
More words with 提
- jìn浸tí提Extraction, Leaching
- pú菩tí提Bodhi, Enlightenment
- hái孩tí提early childhood; infancy
- pú菩tí提shù树Bodhi Tree, Peepul tree
- shè摄tí提Sheti, ancient star name
- tí提gāo高improve, raise
- tí提jí及mention, refer to
- tí提qǐ起lift, pick up
- tí提qián前in advance, ahead of schedule
- tí提qǔ取extract, withdraw
- tí提shēng升Improve, Enhance
- tí提wèn问ask, question
- tí提xǐng醒remind, alert
- tí提yì议proposal, suggestion
- tí提qīn亲Propose marriage, Ask for a woman's hand in marriage
- jiǔ九mén门tí提dū督General Commandant of the Nine Gates, Commander of the Nine Gates
- tí提kuǎn款withdraw, withdrawal
- tí提shì示hint, tip
- tí提shuǐ水Fetch water, Carry water
- tí提wèi味enhance flavor, improve taste
Idioms with 提
- tí提gāng纲qiè挈lǐng领grasp the main points
- tí提xīn心diào吊dǎn胆to be on tenterhooks
- ěr耳tí提miàn面mìng命give earnest, thorough instruction
- jiù旧huà话chóng重tí提bring up old topics
- jiù旧shì事chóng重tí提bring up old matters again
- jué绝kǒu口bù不tí提never mention a single word
- pò破gé格tí提bá拔give an exceptional promotion
- xián闲huà话shǎo少tí提Let's get back to the main point
- xiāng相tí提bìng并lùn论mention in the same breath
- zhī只zì字bù不tí提not mention a single word
- zuǒ左tí提yòu右qiè挈mutually assist and support
- tí提gāng纲jǔ举lǐng领grasp the main points
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Open the tool →Questions about 提
What does 提 mean in Chinese?
提 (tí) means “To lead” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 提?
提 has 3 pronunciations: tí, dī, dǐ.
How many strokes does 提 have?
提 has 12 strokes.
How do you write 提?
提 is written in 12 strokes, starting from the radical 扌. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 提?
The radical of 提 is 扌, and 提 is a phono-semantic compound.
