尺
Meaning:
ruler, tape-measure; unit of length, about 1 ft.
HSK 5
Frequency:
#1886
Pinyin:
chǐ
Strokes:
4
Radical:
尸
How to Write 尺 - 4 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "尺" in Chinese
The Chinese character 尺 (chǐ) means "ruler, tape-measure; unit of length, about 1 ft.". It is classified as an HSK 5 character, making it part of advanced Chinese vocabulary. This character is written with 4 strokes. Common words containing 尺 include: 公尺, 卡尺, 卷尺.
📚 Words and Phrases with 尺
Common words containing this character
公尺
meter (unit of length)
HSK 2
卡尺
calipers
HSK 2
卷尺
tape measure (usu. retractable)
HSK 2
咫尺
(literary) very close; very near
HSK 2
塞尺
feeler gauge
HSK 2
尺八
shakuhachi (Japanese bamboo flute)
HSK 2
尺子
ruler (measuring instrument)
HSK 2
市尺
chi (Chinese unit of length equal to ⅓ meter)
HSK 2
探尺
dipstick
HSK 2
折尺
folding ruler
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: Picture of a man measuring by pacing
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "尺"?
- The pinyin is chǐ
- How many strokes does "尺" have?
- It has 4 strokes
- What does "尺" mean?
- ruler, tape-measure; unit of length, about 1 ft.
- What is the radical of "尺"?
- The radical is "尸"