chí墀
墀
archaic
literary
Meaning of 墀
墀 means steps; staircase; platform in front of steps. Pronounced chí.
- steps; staircase; platform in front of steps
Character Info
Radical阝
Strokes6
Stroke Order
墀
Definitions & Examples
Dà大
chén臣
men们
lì立
yú于
dān丹
chí墀
zhī之
xià下
，
děng等
hòu候
zhào召
jiàn见
。
The ministers stood beneath the vermilion steps, waiting for an audience.
Gōng宫
diàn殿
qián前
yù玉
chí墀
kuān宽
kuò阔
，
qì气
xiàng象
zhuāng庄
yán严
。
The jade platform in front of the palace was broad, giving an aura of solemnity.
Gǔ古
shū书
jì记
zǎi载
，
tiān天
zǐ子
dēng登
chí墀
shòu受
cháo朝
。
Ancient records state that the emperor ascended the steps to receive courtiers.