unknown, 7 strokes, radical 饣, rank #66833, Very Hard
饬
chì
stern
unknown, 7 strokes, radical 饣, rank #66833, Very Hard
饬
chì
to order
unknown, 7 strokes, radical 饣, rank #66833, Very Hard
饬
chì
direct
unknown, 7 strokes, radical 饣, rank #66833, Very Hard
chì(chi4) T4
1order; command; give command
2keep in order
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March 24, 2026
饬(飭)chì(chi4)
饬 (chì) refers to the act of issuing orders or commands, often with a sense of sternness or authority. It is commonly used in formal contexts, particularly in military or administrative settings, to indicate the enforcement of rules or regulations.
Strokes7Radical饣Frequency#66833DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese military culture, clear commands are vital for maintaining discipline and order, making 饬 significant in both historical and contemporary contexts, especially in discussions about governance or military operations.
Memory Tip
Imagine a stern military officer (the character 饬) giving commands to maintain order. The left part resembles a soldier standing at attention, while the right part suggests food, indicating that orders must be followed strictly like a recipe.
Meanings of 饬
chì(chi4)
1order; command; give command
2keep in order
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About 饬
饬Simplified
飭Traditional
7Strokes
饣Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a stern military officer (the character 饬) giving commands to maintain order. The left part resembles a soldier standing at attention, while the right part suggests food, indicating that orders must be followed strictly like a recipe.
Usage Notes
饬 is often used in formal language and may not be suitable for casual conversation. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar-sounding characters like '致' (zhì), which has a different meaning. Pay attention to the tone, as 'chì' is pronounced with a falling tone.
HSK Study Tips
While 饬 is not included in the HSK levels, it connects well with HSK vocabulary related to authority and commands, such as '命令' (mìnglìng - command). Focus on understanding its formal usage in context and related characters.
Cultural Note
In Chinese military culture, clear commands are vital for maintaining discipline and order, making 饬 significant in both historical and contemporary contexts, especially in discussions about governance or military operations.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 饬 with the character '致' (zhì), which means to cause or send. A common error is using 饬 in informal contexts; for example, saying '我饬你' (I command you) in casual conversation is inappropriate.
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Cultural Notes for 饬
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese military culture, clear commands are vital for maintaining discipline and order, making 饬 significant in both historical and contemporary contexts, especially in discussions about governance or military operations.
Word Family of 饬
Words Containing This Character3
饬chìstern飭
申饬to warn申飭
严饬careful嚴飭
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Compound Meaning
What does 饬 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 饬
饬 is primarily used in formal, military, or administrative contexts where orders or commands are issued.
You can remember 'chì' by associating it with the command to 'chill' or stay in line, as it relates to maintaining order.
