COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 资 is built
Traditional etymology note: 贝 (money) suggests the meaning, while 次 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 资 (zī) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zī
资
resources
Common words
gōng zī
工资
wages; pay
zī liào
资料
material; resources; data; information
zī gé
资格
qualifications; seniority
zī jīn
资金
funds; capital
zī yuán
资源
natural resource (such as water or minerals); resource (such as manpower or tourism)
tóu zī
投资
investment; to invest
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
资
资
资
资
资
资
资
资
LEARNING TIP
Remember 资
Say “zī” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 资
Common words and phrases
gōng zī
wages; pay
zī liào
material; resources; data; information
zī gé
qualifications; seniority
zī jīn
funds; capital
zī yuán
natural resource (such as water or minerals); resource (such as manpower or tourism)
tóu zī
investment; to invest
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“资”。
Zhège zì shì “zī”.
This character is “资”.
我正在学习“资”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zī” zì.
I am learning the character “资”.
请写一遍“资”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zī”.
Please write “资” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 资?
资 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 资 (zī) mean?
资 (zī) means resources.
What is the radical of 资?
The radical of 资 is 贝, associated with Not yet classified.