What does 痴 mean in Chinese?

痴 (chī) means "foolish, silly" in Chinese. The new HSK exam expects you to recognise it at HSK 7-9.

How do you write 痴?

Use the interactive stroke-order tool to see how 痴 is written.

What is the radical of 痴?

Radical information for 痴 is being updated.

How many strokes does 痴 have?

Stroke count information for 痴 is being updated.

What HSK level is 痴?

On the new HSK exam syllabus, 痴 is a character to recognise at HSK 7-9 and to write by hand at HSK 7-9.

痴 (chī): Meaning, Stroke Order, Radical & Examples

痴

chī

foolish, silly

HSK 7-9 character

Quick Answer

痴 (chī) means "foolish, silly" with HSK 7-9 on the new exam.

Full dictionary entry for 痴 →Animated stroke-order for 痴 →

Pronunciation

chī

Meaning

Primary: foolish

Other meanings:

silly

Basic info

Pinyin	chī
Meanings	foolish, silly
New HSK exam	Recognise at HSK 7-9, write by hand at HSK 7-9
Frequency	#984 most common

Example sentences

他痴痴地看着远方。
Tā chīchī de kàn zhe yuǎnfāng.
He stared foolishly into the distance.
From 痴
老人患上了老年痴呆症。
Lǎorén huàn shàng le lǎonián chīdāi zhèng.
The elderly person developed dementia.
From 痴呆 (HSK 7-9)
他痴迷于音乐创作，废寝忘食。
Tā chīmí yú yīnyuè.
He is obsessed with music.
From 痴迷 (HSK 7-9)

Words containing 痴

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
痴	chī	foolish, silly
痴呆	chīdāi	imbecile, to be slow-witted	HSK 7-9
痴迷	chīmí	to be fascinated, to be obsessed	HSK 7-9

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痴

chī