COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 持 is built
Traditional etymology note: 扌 (hand) suggests the meaning, while 寺 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 持 (chí) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to hold
chíTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
chí
持
to hold
Common words
jiān chí
坚持
to persevere with; to persist in; to insist on
zhī chí
支持
to be in favor of; to support; to back; support
bǎo chí
保持
to keep; to maintain; to hold; to preserve
chí xù
持续
to continue; to persist; to last; sustainable
wéi chí
维持
to keep; to maintain; to preserve
zhǔ chí
主持
to take charge of; to manage or direct; to preside over; to uphold
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 持
Say “chí” 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 持
Common words and phrases
jiān chí
to persevere with; to persist in; to insist on
zhī chí
to be in favor of; to support; to back; support
bǎo chí
to keep; to maintain; to hold; to preserve
chí xù
to continue; to persist; to last; sustainable
wéi chí
to keep; to maintain; to preserve
zhǔ chí
to take charge of; to manage or direct; to preside over; to uphold
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“持”。
Zhège zì shì “chí”.
This character is “持”.
我正在学习“持”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “chí” zì.
I am learning the character “持”.
请写一遍“持”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “chí”.
Please write “持” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 持?
持 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 持 (chí) mean?
持 (chí) means to hold.
What is the radical of 持?
The radical of 持 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.