第
Meaning:
sequence, number; grade, degree; particle prefacing an ordinal
HSK 2
Frequency:
#5353
Pinyin:
dì
Strokes:
11
Radical:
⺮
How to Write 第 - 11 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "第" in Chinese
The Chinese character 第 (dì) means "sequence, number; grade, degree; particle prefacing an ordinal". It is classified as an HSK 2 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 11 strokes. Common words containing 第 include: 上第, 不第, 及第.
📚 Words and Phrases with 第
Common words containing this character
上第
top notch; highest quality
HSK 2
不第
to fail the civil service examination (in imperial China)
HSK 2
及第
to pass an imperial examination
HSK 2
品第
grade (i.e. quality)
HSK 2
宅第
residence
HSK 2
居第
housing
HSK 2
府第
mansion house
HSK 2
擢第
to pass the civil service examination (in imperial China)
HSK 2
故第
former residence
HSK 2
次第
order
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: Bamboo strips ⺮ arrayed in sequence; 弟 provides the pronunciation
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "第"?
- The pinyin is dì
- How many strokes does "第" have?
- It has 11 strokes
- What does "第" mean?
- sequence, number; grade, degree; particle prefacing an ordinal
- What is the radical of "第"?
- The radical is "⺮"