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吃
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Stroke order — 6 strokes, step by step
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Common words with 吃
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 吃 | chī | to eat; to consume; to eat at (a cafeteria etc) |
| 好吃 | hǎo chī | tasty; delicious |
| 吃惊 | chī jīng | to be startled; to be shocked |
| 吃亏 | chī kuī | to suffer losses; to come to grief |
| 小吃 | xiǎo chī | snack; refreshments |
| 吃苦 | chī kǔ | to bear hardships |
| 吃力 | chī lì | to entail strenuous effort; to toil at a task |
| 吃饭 | chī fàn | to have a meal; to eat |
FAQ
How many strokes does 吃 have?
吃 has 6 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 吃?
The pinyin for 吃 is chī. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄔ.
What does 吃 mean in Chinese?
吃 means: to eat; to consume; to eat at (a cafeteria etc). It appears in common words such as 吃、好吃、吃惊.