COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 慈 is built
Traditional etymology note: 心 (heart) suggests the meaning, while 兹 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 慈 (cí) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
compassionate
cíTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 13 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
cí
慈
compassionate
Common words
cí shàn
慈善
benevolent; charitable
cí xiáng
慈祥
kindly; benevolent (often of older person)
rén cí
仁慈
benevolent; charitable; kind; kindly
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 慈
Say “cí” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 13 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 慈
Common words and phrases
cí shàn
benevolent; charitable
cí xiáng
kindly; benevolent (often of older person)
rén cí
benevolent; charitable; kind; kindly
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 慈?
慈 is written with 13 strokes.
What does 慈 (cí) mean?
慈 (cí) means compassionate.
What is the radical of 慈?
The radical of 慈 is 心, associated with Not yet classified.