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Chinese characters with Pinyin zi

Learn how to write 47 Chinese characters pronounced “zi” across 3 tone-marked pronunciations. Open any character for animated stroke order, words, sentences, and printable practice.

START WITH COMMON CHARACTERS

Common “zi” Chinese characters

The same romanized syllable can represent different characters and tones. These useful HSK vocabulary characters are shown first so learners can begin with everyday Mandarin.

TONE-MARKED PINYIN

Chinese characters pronounced zì

8 dictionary entries use the pronunciation zì, including 字 (letter), 自 ((bound form) self; oneself), 恣 (to abandon restraint), 牸 (female of domestic animals), 渍 (to soak).

8 characters
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TONE-MARKED PINYIN

Chinese characters pronounced zǐ

10 dictionary entries use the pronunciation zǐ, including 子 (son), 紫 (purple), 籽 (seeds), 姊 (older sister), 秭 (billion).

10 characters
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TONE-MARKED PINYIN

Chinese characters pronounced zī

29 dictionary entries use the pronunciation zī, including 资 (resources), 咨 (to consult), 姿 (beauty), 兹 (now), 滋 (to grow).

29 characters
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PRINTABLE PRACTICE

Practice these zi characters

Create an A4 Tianzige or Mizige worksheet using 10 useful characters from this pronunciation group.

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