COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 支 is built
Traditional etymology note: A hand 又 holding a branch 十 for support
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How to Write 支 (zhī) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to support
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhī
支
to support
Common words
zhī chí
支持
to be in favor of; to support; to back; support
zhī fù
支付
to pay (money)
zhī chēng
支撑
to prop up; to support; strut; brace
zhī chū
支出
to spend; to pay out; expenses; expenditure
fēn zhī
分支
branch (of company, river etc); to branch; to diverge; to ramify
kāi zhī
开支
expenditures; expenses (CL:筆|笔[bi3],項|项[xiang4]); to spend money; (coll.) to pay wages
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 支
Say “zhī” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 支
Common words and phrases
zhī chí
to be in favor of; to support; to back; support
zhī fù
to pay (money)
zhī chēng
to prop up; to support; strut; brace
zhī chū
to spend; to pay out; expenses; expenditure
fēn zhī
branch (of company, river etc); to branch; to diverge; to ramify
kāi zhī
expenditures; expenses (CL:筆|笔[bi3],項|项[xiang4]); to spend money; (coll.) to pay wages
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“支”。
Zhège zì shì “zhī”.
This character is “支”.
我正在学习“支”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhī” zì.
I am learning the character “支”.
请写一遍“支”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhī”.
Please write “支” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 支?
支 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 支 (zhī) mean?
支 (zhī) means to support.
What is the radical of 支?
The radical of 支 is 支, associated with Not yet classified.