COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 肢 is built
Traditional etymology note: ⺼ (flesh) suggests the meaning, while 支 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 肢 (zhī) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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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
zhī
肢
limb
Common words
sì zhī
四肢
the four limbs of the body
zhī tǐ
肢体
limb; limbs and trunk; body
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
肢
肢
肢
肢
肢
肢
肢
肢
LEARNING TIP
Remember 肢
Say “zhī” 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 肢
Common words and phrases
sì zhī
the four limbs of the body
zhī tǐ
limb; limbs and trunk; body
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“肢”。
Zhège zì shì “zhī”.
This character is “肢”.
我正在学习“肢”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zhī” zì.
I am learning the character “肢”.
请写一遍“肢”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zhī”.
Please write “肢” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 肢?
肢 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 肢 (zhī) mean?
肢 (zhī) means limb.
What is the radical of 肢?
The radical of 肢 is ⺼, associated with Not yet classified.