COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 志 is built
Traditional etymology note: The mind 心 of a scholar 士; 士 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 志 (zhì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
aspiration
zhìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhì
志
aspiration
Common words
zá zhì
杂志
magazine
biāo zhì
标志
sign; mark; symbol; logo; to symbolize; to indicate; to mark
dòu zhì
斗志
will to fight; fighting spirit
lì zhì
励志
to pursue a goal with determination; inspirational; motivational
tóng zhì
同志
comrade; (slang) homosexual
yì zhì
意志
will; willpower; determination
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 志
Say “zhì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 志
Common words and phrases
zá zhì
magazine
biāo zhì
sign; mark; symbol; logo; to symbolize; to indicate; to mark
dòu zhì
will to fight; fighting spirit
lì zhì
to pursue a goal with determination; inspirational; motivational
tóng zhì
comrade; (slang) homosexual
yì zhì
will; willpower; determination
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“志”。
Zhège zì shì “zhì”.
This character is “志”.
我正在学习“志”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhì” zì.
I am learning the character “志”.
请写一遍“志”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhì”.
Please write “志” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 志?
志 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 志 (zhì) mean?
志 (zhì) means aspiration.
What is the radical of 志?
The radical of 志 is 心, associated with Not yet classified.