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帝

帝 (dì) · supreme ruler

9 strokesTop–bottom

帝 (dì) means “supreme ruler”. It is made of 立 + 巾 and has 9 strokes.

Break 帝 into its parts

What 帝 is made of

帝 stroke order

帝 stroke order diagram: 9 strokes, numbered in writing order
帝 is written with 9 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 皇帝

中国古代有很多位皇帝。Zhōngguó gǔdài yǒu hěnduō wèi huángdì.Ancient China had many emperors.
皇帝住在宫殿里。Huángdì zhùzài gōngdiàn lǐ.The emperor lived in the palace.

Words with 帝

Also built with 立

Quick facts

Pinyindì
Meaningsupreme ruler
Strokes9
PatternTop–bottom

Questions about 帝

What does 帝 mean?

帝 (dì) means “supreme ruler”.

How many strokes does 帝 have?

帝 has 9 strokes.

What parts make up 帝?

帝 is made of 立 (to stand) and 巾 (cloth).

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