COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 字 is built
Traditional etymology note: A child 子 in a house 宀; 子 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 字 (zì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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zìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zì
字
written character
Common words
hàn zì
汉字
Chinese character; Japanese: kanji; Korean: hanja; Vietnamese: hán tự
míng zì
名字
name (of a person or thing)
zì diǎn
字典
Chinese character dictionary (containing entries for single characters, contrasted with a 詞典|词典[ci2 dian3], which has entries for words of one or more characters); (coll.) dictionary
shù zì
数字
numeral; digit; number; figure
wén zì
文字
character; script; writing; written language
qiān zì
签字
to sign (one's name); signature
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 字
Say “zì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 字
Common words and phrases
hàn zì
Chinese character; Japanese: kanji; Korean: hanja; Vietnamese: hán tự
míng zì
name (of a person or thing)
zì diǎn
Chinese character dictionary (containing entries for single characters, contrasted with a 詞典|词典[ci2 dian3], which has entries for words of one or more characters); (coll.) dictionary
shù zì
numeral; digit; number; figure
wén zì
character; script; writing; written language
qiān zì
to sign (one's name); signature
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 字?
字 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 字 (zì) mean?
字 (zì) means written character.
What is the radical of 字?
The radical of 字 is 子, associated with child.