COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 咫 is built
Traditional etymology note: 尺 (ruler) suggests the meaning, while 只 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 咫 (zhǐ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
8 in. length unit of Zhou dynasty
zhǐTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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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
zhǐ
咫
8 in. length unit of Zhou dynasty
Common words
zhǐ
咫
8 in. length unit of Zhou dynasty
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 咫
Say “zhǐ” 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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 咫
Common words and phrases
zhǐ
8 in. length unit of Zhou dynasty
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“咫”。
Zhège zì shì “zhǐ”.
This character is “咫”.
我正在学习“咫”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhǐ” zì.
I am learning the character “咫”.
请写一遍“咫”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhǐ”.
Please write “咫” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 咫?
咫 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 咫 (zhǐ) mean?
咫 (zhǐ) means 8 in. length unit of Zhou dynasty.
What is the radical of 咫?
The radical of 咫 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.