COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 责 is built
Traditional etymology note: Money 贝 that must be repaid
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How to Write 责 (zé) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
duty
zéTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
zé
责
duty
Common words
fù zé
负责
to be responsible for; to be in charge of; to bear responsibility for; conscientious
zé rèn
责任
responsibility; blame; duty
zhí zé
职责
duty; responsibility; obligation
zhǐ zé
指责
to criticize; to find fault with; to denounce
qiǎn zé
谴责
to denounce; to condemn; to criticize; condemnation
zé bèi
责备
to blame; to criticize; condemnation; reproach
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 责
Say “zé” 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 责
Common words and phrases
fù zé
to be responsible for; to be in charge of; to bear responsibility for; conscientious
zé rèn
responsibility; blame; duty
zhí zé
duty; responsibility; obligation
zhǐ zé
to criticize; to find fault with; to denounce
qiǎn zé
to denounce; to condemn; to criticize; condemnation
zé bèi
to blame; to criticize; condemnation; reproach
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“责”。
Zhège zì shì “zé”.
This character is “责”.
我正在学习“责”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “zé” zì.
I am learning the character “责”.
请写一遍“责”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “zé”.
Please write “责” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 责?
责 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 责 (zé) mean?
责 (zé) means duty.
What is the radical of 责?
The radical of 责 is 贝, associated with Not yet classified.