Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "悌", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "悌", and master the standard way of writing the character "悌".
Free Printable Handwriting Practice with Stroke Order: 悌
Printable Writing Practice Worksheet of "悌" in Portrait Orientation (Tian Zi Ge)
悌 [tì]
1. To love and respect one's elder brother; by extension, to comply with one's elders.
- Example: 孝悌 (filial piety and respect for elders).
2. (Verb) The same as the above meaning; also generally refers to respecting elders.
- Example from Mencius: 孝悌之义 (the principle of filial piety and respect).
- Example from Shuowen: 悌,善兄弟也 (to be good to one's brothers).
- Example from Jia Yi: 弟爱兄谓之悌 (younger brothers loving their older brothers is called 'ti').
- Example: 悌达 (to be kind, respectful, and compliant).
3. (Adjective) Gentle and mild.
- Example: 恺悌 (joyful, friendly, mild); 悌睦 (harmonious and peaceful).
4. (Adjective) Intimate; close (as in the context of relationships).
- Example: 悌己人 (trusted individuals); 悌友 (close and harmonious relationships among siblings).