COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 執 is built
Traditional etymology note: A hand 幸 clutching a pebble 丸
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How to Write 執 (zhí) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to execute; to grasp, to hold; to keep; to sieze, to detain
zhíTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhí
執
to execute; to grasp, to hold; to keep; to sieze, to detain
Common words
zhí
執
to execute; to grasp, to hold; to keep; to sieze, to detain
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 執
Say “zhí” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 執
Common words and phrases
zhí
to execute; to grasp, to hold; to keep; to sieze, to detain
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 執?
執 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 執 (zhí) mean?
執 (zhí) means to execute; to grasp, to hold; to keep; to sieze, to detain.
What is the radical of 執?
The radical of 執 is 土, associated with Not yet classified.