COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 知 is built
Traditional etymology note: 口 (mouth) suggests the meaning, while 矢 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 知 (zhī) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhī
知
to know
Common words
zhī dào
知道
to know; to become aware of; also pr. [zhi1dao5]
tōng zhī
通知
to notify; to inform; notice; notification
zhī shi
知识
knowledge; intellectual
zhī míng
知名
well-known; famous
dé zhī
得知
to find out; to learn of
rèn zhī
认知
cognition; cognitive; understanding; perception
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
知
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知
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知
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 知
Say “zhī” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 知
Common words and phrases
zhī dào
to know; to become aware of; also pr. [zhi1dao5]
tōng zhī
to notify; to inform; notice; notification
zhī shi
knowledge; intellectual
zhī míng
well-known; famous
dé zhī
to find out; to learn of
rèn zhī
cognition; cognitive; understanding; perception
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“知”。
Zhège zì shì “zhī”.
This character is “知”.
我正在学习“知”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhī” zì.
I am learning the character “知”.
请写一遍“知”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhī”.
Please write “知” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 知?
知 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 知 (zhī) mean?
知 (zhī) means to know.
What is the radical of 知?
The radical of 知 is 矢, associated with Not yet classified.