COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 质 is built
Traditional etymology note: 贝 (shell) suggests the meaning, while 十 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 质 (zhì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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zhìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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zhì
质
character
Common words
zhì liàng
质量
quality; (physics) mass
běn zhì
本质
essence; nature; innate character; intrinsic quality
pǐn zhì
品质
character; intrinsic quality (of a person); quality (of a product or service, or as in "quality of life", "air quality" etc)
wù zhì
物质
matter; substance; material; materialistic
xìng zhì
性质
nature; characteristic
yōu zhì
优质
excellent quality
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 质
Say “zhì” 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 质
Common words and phrases
zhì liàng
quality; (physics) mass
běn zhì
essence; nature; innate character; intrinsic quality
pǐn zhì
character; intrinsic quality (of a person); quality (of a product or service, or as in "quality of life", "air quality" etc)
wù zhì
matter; substance; material; materialistic
xìng zhì
nature; characteristic
yōu zhì
excellent quality
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 质?
质 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 质 (zhì) mean?
质 (zhì) means character.
What is the radical of 质?
The radical of 质 is 厂, associated with Not yet classified.