COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 纸 is built
Traditional etymology note: 纟 (silk) suggests the meaning, while 氏 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 纸 (zhǐ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
paper (CL:張|张[zhang1],沓[da2])
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhǐ
纸
paper (CL:張|张[zhang1],沓[da2])
Common words
bào zhǐ
报纸
newspaper; newsprint
zhǐ jīn
纸巾
paper towel; napkin; facial tissue
tú zhǐ
图纸
blueprint; drawing; design plans; graph paper
xī zhǐ
锡纸
tinfoil
zhǐ bì
纸币
bank notes; paper currency
zhǐ shàng tán bīng
纸上谈兵
lit. military tactics on paper (idiom); fig. theoretical discussion that is worse than useless in practice; armchair strategist; idle theorizing
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 纸
Say “zhǐ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 纸
Common words and phrases
bào zhǐ
newspaper; newsprint
zhǐ jīn
paper towel; napkin; facial tissue
tú zhǐ
blueprint; drawing; design plans; graph paper
xī zhǐ
tinfoil
zhǐ bì
bank notes; paper currency
zhǐ shàng tán bīng
lit. military tactics on paper (idiom); fig. theoretical discussion that is worse than useless in practice; armchair strategist; idle theorizing
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“纸”。
Zhège zì shì “zhǐ”.
This character is “纸”.
我正在学习“纸”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhǐ” zì.
I am learning the character “纸”.
请写一遍“纸”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhǐ”.
Please write “纸” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 纸?
纸 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 纸 (zhǐ) mean?
纸 (zhǐ) means paper (CL:張|张[zhang1],沓[da2]).
What is the radical of 纸?
The radical of 纸 is 纟, associated with Not yet classified.