COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 夂 is built
夂 can be remembered by breaking it into 丿 + 又. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s overlaid structure.
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How to Write 夂 (zhǐ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
"walk slowly" component in Chinese characters
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 3 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhǐ
夂
"walk slowly" component in Chinese characters
Common words
zhǐ
夂
"walk slowly" component in Chinese characters
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 夂
Say “zhǐ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 3 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 夂
Common words and phrases
zhǐ
"walk slowly" component in Chinese characters
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“夂”。
Zhège zì shì “zhǐ”.
This character is “夂”.
我正在学习“夂”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhǐ” zì.
I am learning the character “夂”.
请写一遍“夂”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhǐ”.
Please write “夂” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 夂?
夂 is written with 3 strokes.
What does 夂 (zhǐ) mean?
夂 (zhǐ) means "walk slowly" component in Chinese characters.
What is the radical of 夂?
The radical of 夂 is 夂, associated with Not yet classified.