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

Q: What does 词 (cí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 词 (cí) means "Word / Term / Phrase". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 讠.

Q: How do you write 词 stroke by stroke?

词 has 7 strokes. The radical is 讠. 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 词 and 讦?

词 (cí) and 讦 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 词?

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

Q: What common words use 词?

Common words containing 词 include: 单词 (dān cí) — word; 词典 (cí diǎn) — Dictionary; 歌词 (gē cí) — Lyrics.

How to Write 词

The character 词 (cí) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 讠 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

词 is pronounced cí in Mandarin Chinese. It means Word / Term / Phrase.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 词 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 词

单词 dān cí

word

词典 cí diǎn

Dictionary

歌词 gē cí

Lyrics

Example Sentences

我每天背十个单词。

wǒ měi tiān bèi shí gè dān cí

I memorize ten words every day.

我买了一本汉语词典。

wǒ mǎi le yī běn hàn yǔ cí diǎn

I bought a Chinese dictionary.

这首歌的歌词很美。

zhè shǒu gē de gē cí hěn měi

The lyrics of this song are very beautiful.

Similar Characters

讦 jié

讧 hòng

讨 tǎo

Practice Writing 词 (cí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 词

What does 词 (cí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 词 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 词 and 讦?

What mistakes do learners make writing 词?

What common words use 词?

How to Write 词 (cí)