COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 兹 is built
兹 can be remembered by breaking it into 八 + 一 + 幺 + 幺. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-middle-bottom structure.
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How to Write 兹 (zī) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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zīTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zī
兹
now
Common words
zī
兹
now; here; this; time
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 兹
Say “zī” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
zī
now; here; this; time
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 兹?
兹 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 兹 (zī) mean?
兹 (zī) means now.
What is the radical of 兹?
The radical of 兹 is 艹, associated with Not yet classified.