此 (cǐ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 此 (cǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 此 (cǐ) means "This". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 止.

Q: How do you write 此 stroke by stroke?

此 has 6 strokes. The radical is 止. 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 此 and 止?

此 (cǐ) and 止 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 此?

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

Q: What common words use 此?

Common words containing 此 include: 此外 (cǐ wài) — In addition / Besides; 因此 (yīn cǐ) — Therefore / Consequently; 此时 (cǐ shí) — At this time.

How to Write 此

The character 此 (cǐ) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 止 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

此 is pronounced cǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means This.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 此 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 此

此外 cǐ wài

In addition / Besides

因此 yīn cǐ

Therefore / Consequently

此时 cǐ shí

At this time

Example Sentences

此外，我还要买书。

cǐ wài wǒ hái yào mǎi shū

In addition, I also want to buy books.

因此，他没来上课。

yīn cǐ tā méi lái shàng kè

Therefore, he didn't come to class.

此时他正在睡觉。

cǐ shí tā zhèng zài shuì jiào

He is sleeping at this moment.

Similar Characters

止 zhǐ

正 zhēng

步 bù

Practice Writing 此 (cǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 此

What does 此 (cǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 此 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 此 and 止?

What mistakes do learners make writing 此?

What common words use 此?

How to Write 此 (cǐ)