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How to Write 制 (zhì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

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zhìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.

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STROKE BY STROKE

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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.

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zhì

system

Common words

fù zhì

复制

to duplicate; to make a copy of; to copy; to reproduce

kòng zhì

控制

to control

xiàn zhì

限制

to restrict; to limit; to confine; restriction

yán zhì

研制

to research and manufacture; to research and to develop

zhì dìng

制订

to work out; to formulate

zhì dìng

制定

to draw up; to formulate

Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

Understanding 制

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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.

Traditional etymology note: 刂 (knife) suggests the meaning, while 巾 suggests the pronunciation.

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LEARNING TIP

Remember 制

Say “zhì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.

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WORDS WITH 制

Common words and phrases

复制

fù zhì

to duplicate; to make a copy of; to copy; to reproduce

控制

kòng zhì

to control

限制

xiàn zhì

to restrict; to limit; to confine; restriction

研制

yán zhì

to research and manufacture; to research and to develop

制订

zhì dìng

to work out; to formulate

制定

zhì dìng

to draw up; to formulate

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IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“制”。

Zhège zì shì “zhì”.

This character is “制”.

我正在学习“制”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhì” zì.

I am learning the character “制”.

请写一遍“制”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhì”.

Please write “制” once.

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 制?

制 is written with 8 strokes.

What does 制 (zhì) mean?

制 (zhì) means system.

What is the radical of 制?

The radical of 制 is 刂, associated with Not yet classified.