慈 (cí) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 慈 (cí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 慈 (cí) means "Kind; compassionate; motherly.". with 13 strokes and the radical 心.

Q: How do you write 慈 stroke by stroke?

慈 has 13 strokes. The radical is 心. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 慈 and 㥯?

慈 (cí) and 㥯 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 慈?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 心. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 慈?

Common words containing 慈 include: 慈善 (cí shàn) — Charity; benevolent.; 慈祥 (cí xiáng) — Kindly; amiable (usually of an elderly person).; 慈爱 (cí ài) — Kind and loving; affection..

How to Write 慈

The character 慈 (cí) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 心 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

慈 is pronounced cí in Mandarin Chinese. It means Kind; compassionate; motherly..

Common Words with 慈

慈善 cí shàn

Charity; benevolent.

慈祥 cí xiáng

Kindly; amiable (usually of an elderly person).

慈爱 cí ài

Kind and loving; affection.

Example Sentences

他经常参加慈善活动。

tā jīng cháng cān jiā cí shàn huó dòng

He often participates in charity activities.

奶奶的笑容很慈祥。

nǎi nǎi de xiào róng hěn cí xiáng

Grandma's smile is very kind.

母亲的目光很慈爱。

mǔ qīn de mù guāng hěn cí ài

Mother's gaze is very loving.

Similar Characters

㥯 yǐn

恿 yǒng

悉 xī

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Frequently Asked Questions about 慈

What does 慈 (cí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 慈 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 慈 and 㥯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 慈?

What common words use 慈?

How to Write 慈 (cí)