Learn a Chinese Character - 弟

1. Character Basics

Radical: 弓 (Bow radical)

Stroke Count: 7 (Number of strokes: 7)

Structure Analysis: 会意字，从弓（弯曲），从弟（次第）。本义指同父母中年龄较小的男子（如“弟弟”），引申为同辈中较年幼的（如“师弟”）。(Ideogram: "弓" (bow) + sequence element. Originally meant "younger male sibling", extended to "junior in peer group".)

2. Pronunciation

Pinyin: Dì (Fourth tone)

3. Meaning

To be filled

4. Common Words

• 弟弟 (dì di) Younger brother
• 弟子 (dì zǐ) Disciple
• 师弟 (shī dì) Junior schoolmate
• 兄弟 (xiōng dì) Brothers

7. Example Sentence

8. Memory Tips

Combine "弓" (bow) + sequence strokes → Younger sibling bending in respect. 组合“弓”+笔画顺序→ 弟弟恭敬弯腰的姿态。