COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 茨 is built
Traditional etymology note: 艹 (grass) suggests the meaning, while 次 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 茨 (cí) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
Caltrop or puncture vine (Tribulus terrestris)
cíTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
cí
茨
Caltrop or puncture vine (Tribulus terrestris)
Common words
cí
茨
Caltrop or puncture vine (Tribulus terrestris)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 茨
Say “cí” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 茨
Common words and phrases
cí
Caltrop or puncture vine (Tribulus terrestris)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 茨?
茨 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 茨 (cí) mean?
茨 (cí) means Caltrop or puncture vine (Tribulus terrestris).
What is the radical of 茨?
The radical of 茨 is 艹, associated with Not yet classified.