朿 (cì) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 朿 (cì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 朿 (cì) means "thorn (ancient character)". with 6 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 朿 stroke by stroke?

朿 has 6 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 朿 and 木?

朿 (cì) and 木 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 朿?

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

Q: What common words use 朿?

Common words containing 朿 include: 朿 (cì) — thorn (ancient character).

How to Write 朿

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

朿 is pronounced cì in Mandarin Chinese. It means thorn (ancient character).

Common Words with 朿

朿 cì

thorn (ancient character)

Example Sentences

朿是一个古汉字。

cì shì yí gè gǔ hàn zì

'Ci' is an ancient Chinese character.

朿的意思是小刺。

cì de yì si shì xiǎo cì

'Ci' means a small thorn.

这个字现在很少用。

zhè ge zì xiàn zài hěn shǎo yòng

This character is rarely used now.

Similar Characters

木 mù

未 wèi

末 mò

Practice Writing 朿 (cì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 朿

What does 朿 (cì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 朿 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 朿 and 木?

What mistakes do learners make writing 朿?

What common words use 朿?

How to Write 朿 (cì)