COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 治 is built
Traditional etymology note: A structure 台 that directs the flow of water 氵
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How to Write 治 (zhì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to rule
zhìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zhì
治
to rule
Common words
zhèng zhì
政治
politics; political
zhì liáo
治疗
to treat (an illness); medical treatment; therapy
fáng zhì
防治
to prevent and cure; prevention and cure
zhì lǐ
治理
to govern; to administer; to manage; to control
fǎ zhì
法治
rule of law; to rule by law
gēn zhì
根治
to bring under permanent control; to effect a radical cure
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
治
治
治
治
治
治
治
治
LEARNING TIP
Remember 治
Say “zhì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 治
Common words and phrases
zhèng zhì
politics; political
zhì liáo
to treat (an illness); medical treatment; therapy
fáng zhì
to prevent and cure; prevention and cure
zhì lǐ
to govern; to administer; to manage; to control
fǎ zhì
rule of law; to rule by law
gēn zhì
to bring under permanent control; to effect a radical cure
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“治”。
Zhège zì shì “zhì”.
This character is “治”.
我正在学习“治”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhì” zì.
I am learning the character “治”.
请写一遍“治”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhì”.
Please write “治” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 治?
治 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 治 (zhì) mean?
治 (zhì) means to rule.
What is the radical of 治?
The radical of 治 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.