魑(chī)

19 strokes

used in 魑魅[chi1 mei4]

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Character information

Pinyin
chī
Meaning
used in 魑魅[chi1 mei4]
Strokes
19
HSK level
—
Traditional
Same

Origin & structure

Where 魑 comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿺鬼离

In this compound, the meaning comes from 鬼 (demon); 离 supplies the sound.

One part carries the meaning, the other suggests the sound.

Made of

鬼guǐ离lí

Parts are arranged enclosing from the lower left.

How to write 魑 step by step

19 strokes — each frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.

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Words with 魑

Common words using 魑 — tap any character to open its stroke-order page.

chī魑mèi魅

spirits and devils (usually harmful); demons

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chī魑mèi魅wǎng魍liǎng魉

(idiom) all kinds of malevolent or mischievous spirits

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Related characters

From 魑’s common words

魅魍魉

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