Chinese characters for “chi”
47 characters share this plain syllable. Compare tone marks first, then open a character for writing and usage.
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First tone
chī
to eat
6 strokes · HSK 3.0 L1the sound of ripping or giggling
10 strokesworm
10 strokeskite, horned owl
10 strokesrheum from the eyes
11 strokesbamboo rod used for beatings
11 strokesto laugh at, to ridicule, to sneer at
13 strokesugly
13 strokesfoolish, stupid, dumb, silly
13 strokescruel
16 strokeskite, horned owl
16 strokessilly, foolish, idiotic
19 strokesa mountain demon resembling a tiger
19 strokesSecond tone
chí
to hold, to support, to sustain
9 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9tardy, slow, late
7 strokes · HSK 3.0 L4to loosen, to relax
6 strokespool, pond
6 strokes · HSK 3.0 L5speed, haste
6 strokesa district in Shandong
8 strokesislet
8 strokesspoon
11 strokesspeed, haste
13 strokesporch
15 strokeshesitant, undecided
15 strokestardy, slow, late
15 strokesbamboo flute
16 strokesThird tone
chǐ
Fourth tone
chì
to step with the left foot
3 strokesto scold, to upbraid
5 strokesto scold, to upbraid
5 strokesred, scarlet
7 strokesorder
7 strokesto burn, to blaze
9 strokeswings
10 strokesan imperial order or decree
11 strokesonly, merely, just
12 strokesorder
12 strokesto hinder
13 strokesclonic convulsions
15 strokesto burn, to blaze
16 strokesWords using this pronunciation family
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