COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 执 is built
Traditional etymology note: A hand 扌 clutching a pebble 丸
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How to Write 执 (zhí) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to execute (a plan)
zhíTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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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
zhí
执
to execute (a plan)
Common words
zhí xíng
执行
to implement; to carry out; to execute; to run
gù zhí
固执
obstinate; stubborn; to fixate on; to cling to
zhēng zhí
争执
to dispute; to disagree; to argue opinionatedly; to wrangle
zhí fǎ
执法
to enforce a law; law enforcement
zhí yì
执意
to be determined to; to insist on
zhí zhào
执照
license; permit
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
执
执
执
执
执
执
执
执
LEARNING TIP
Remember 执
Say “zhí” 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 执
Common words and phrases
zhí xíng
to implement; to carry out; to execute; to run
gù zhí
obstinate; stubborn; to fixate on; to cling to
zhēng zhí
to dispute; to disagree; to argue opinionatedly; to wrangle
zhí fǎ
to enforce a law; law enforcement
zhí yì
to be determined to; to insist on
zhí zhào
license; permit
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“执”。
Zhège zì shì “zhí”.
This character is “执”.
我正在学习“执”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhí” zì.
I am learning the character “执”.
请写一遍“执”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhí”.
Please write “执” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 执?
执 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 执 (zhí) mean?
执 (zhí) means to execute (a plan).
What is the radical of 执?
The radical of 执 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.