COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 指 is built
Traditional etymology note: To point 旨 by hand 扌; 旨 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 指 (zhǐ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhǐ
指
finger
Common words
zhǐ chū
指出
to indicate; to point out
shǒu zhǐ
手指
finger
zhǐ dǎo
指导
to guide; to give directions; to direct; to coach
jiè zhǐ
戒指
(finger) ring
zhǐ dìng
指定
to appoint; to assign; to indicate clearly and with certainty; designated
zhǐ huī
指挥
to conduct; to command; to direct; conductor (of an orchestra)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
指
指
指
指
指
指
指
指
LEARNING TIP
Remember 指
Say “zhǐ” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 指
Common words and phrases
zhǐ chū
to indicate; to point out
shǒu zhǐ
finger
zhǐ dǎo
to guide; to give directions; to direct; to coach
jiè zhǐ
(finger) ring
zhǐ dìng
to appoint; to assign; to indicate clearly and with certainty; designated
zhǐ huī
to conduct; to command; to direct; conductor (of an orchestra)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“指”。
Zhège zì shì “zhǐ”.
This character is “指”.
我正在学习“指”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhǐ” zì.
I am learning the character “指”.
请写一遍“指”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhǐ”.
Please write “指” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 指?
指 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 指 (zhǐ) mean?
指 (zhǐ) means finger.
What is the radical of 指?
The radical of 指 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.