COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 智 is built
Traditional etymology note: Known 知 clearly 日; 知 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 智 (zhì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(literary) wise; wisdom
zhìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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zhì
智
(literary) wise; wisdom
Common words
zhì huì
智慧
wisdom; intelligence
zhì néng
智能
intelligent; able; smart (phone, system, bomb etc)
zhì lì
智力
intelligence; intellect
jī zhì
机智
quick-witted; resourceful
lǐ zhì
理智
reason; intellect; rationality; rational
míng zhì
明智
sensible; wise; judicious; sagacious
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 智
Say “zhì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 12 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
zhì huì
wisdom; intelligence
zhì néng
intelligent; able; smart (phone, system, bomb etc)
zhì lì
intelligence; intellect
jī zhì
quick-witted; resourceful
lǐ zhì
reason; intellect; rationality; rational
míng zhì
sensible; wise; judicious; sagacious
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 智?
智 is written with 12 strokes.
What does 智 (zhì) mean?
智 (zhì) means (literary) wise; wisdom.
What is the radical of 智?
The radical of 智 is 日, associated with Not yet classified.