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Stroke order — 11 strokes, step by step
Read left to right: each box adds one stroke. The red stroke is the new one; gray strokes are already written.
Common words with 第
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 第一 | dì yī | first; number one |
| 第 | dì | (prefix indicating ordinal number, as in 六 "sixth"); (literary) grades in which successful candidates in the imperial examinations were placed |
| 第二 | dì èr | second; number two |
| 第一手 | dì yī shǒu | first-hand |
| 第一线 | dì yī xiàn | front line; forefront |
FAQ
How many strokes does 第 have?
第 has 11 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 第?
The pinyin for 第 is dì. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄉㄧˋ.
What does 第 mean in Chinese?
第 means: (prefix indicating ordinal number, as in 六 "sixth"); (literary) grades in which successful candidates in the imperial examinations were placed. It appears in common words such as 第一、第、第二.