COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 止 is built
Traditional etymology note: A foot
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How to Write 止 (zhǐ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to stop
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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
zhǐ
止
to stop
Common words
jìn zhǐ
禁止
to prohibit; to forbid; to ban
tíng zhǐ
停止
to stop; to halt; to cease
fáng zhǐ
防止
to prevent; to guard against; to take precautions
zǔ zhǐ
阻止
to prevent; to block
bù zhǐ
不止
incessantly; without end; more than; not limited to
jié zhǐ
截止
to end; to close; (electricity) cut-off
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
止
止
止
止
止
止
止
止
LEARNING TIP
Remember 止
Say “zhǐ” 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 止
Common words and phrases
jìn zhǐ
to prohibit; to forbid; to ban
tíng zhǐ
to stop; to halt; to cease
fáng zhǐ
to prevent; to guard against; to take precautions
zǔ zhǐ
to prevent; to block
bù zhǐ
incessantly; without end; more than; not limited to
jié zhǐ
to end; to close; (electricity) cut-off
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“止”。
Zhège zì shì “zhǐ”.
This character is “止”.
我正在学习“止”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhǐ” zì.
I am learning the character “止”.
请写一遍“止”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhǐ”.
Please write “止” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 止?
止 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 止 (zhǐ) mean?
止 (zhǐ) means to stop.
What is the radical of 止?
The radical of 止 is 止, associated with Not yet classified.