COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 仔 is built
Traditional etymology note: A person 亻 keeping watch over a child 子; 子 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 仔 (zǎi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bound form) (of domestic animals or fowl) young
zǎiTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zǎi / zǐ
仔
(bound form) (of domestic animals or fowl) young
Common words
zǐ xì
仔细
careful; attentive; cautious; to be careful; to look out
niú zǎi kù
牛仔裤
jeans
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 仔
Say “zǎi” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 仔
Common words and phrases
zǐ xì
careful; attentive; cautious; to be careful; to look out
niú zǎi kù
jeans
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 仔?
仔 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 仔 (zǎi) mean?
仔 (zǎi) means (bound form) (of domestic animals or fowl) young.
What is the radical of 仔?
The radical of 仔 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.