COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 此 is built
Traditional etymology note: 匕 (sitting man) suggests the meaning, while 止 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 此 (cǐ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
this; these
cǐTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
cǐ
此
this; these
Common words
cǐ cì
此次
this time
cǐ wài
此外
besides; in addition; moreover; furthermore
cóng cǐ
从此
from now on; since then; henceforth
yīn cǐ
因此
thus; consequently; as a result
bǐ cǐ
彼此
each other; one another
cǐ hòu
此后
after this; afterwards; hereafter
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 此
Say “cǐ” 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 此
Common words and phrases
cǐ cì
this time
cǐ wài
besides; in addition; moreover; furthermore
cóng cǐ
from now on; since then; henceforth
yīn cǐ
thus; consequently; as a result
bǐ cǐ
each other; one another
cǐ hòu
after this; afterwards; hereafter
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“此”。
Zhège zì shì “cǐ”.
This character is “此”.
我正在学习“此”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “cǐ” zì.
I am learning the character “此”.
请写一遍“此”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “cǐ”.
Please write “此” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 此?
此 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 此 (cǐ) mean?
此 (cǐ) means this; these.
What is the radical of 此?
The radical of 此 is 止, associated with Not yet classified.