宰 (zǎi) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 宰 (zǎi) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 宰 (zǎi) means "To slaughter / To govern". with 10 strokes and the radical 宀.

Q: How do you write 宰 stroke by stroke?

宰 has 10 strokes. The radical is 宀. 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 宰 and 宓?

宰 (zǎi) and 宓 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 宰?

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

Q: What common words use 宰?

Common words containing 宰 include: 主宰 (zhǔ zǎi) — To dominate, rule, or master.; 宰杀 (zǎi shā) — To slaughter / To butcher; 宰相 (zǎi xiàng) — Prime Minister (in ancient China).

How to Write 宰

The character 宰 (zǎi) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 宀 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

宰 is pronounced zǎi in Mandarin Chinese. It means To slaughter / To govern.

Common Words with 宰

主宰 zhǔ zǎi

To dominate, rule, or master.

宰杀 zǎi shā

To slaughter / To butcher

宰相 zǎi xiàng

Prime Minister (in ancient China)

Example Sentences

命运由自己主宰。

mìng yùn yóu zì jǐ zhǔ zǎi

You are the master of your own fate.

厨师在宰杀鱼。

chú shī zài zǎi shā yú

The chef is cleaning the fish.

宰相的权力很大。

zǎi xiàng de quán lì hěn dà

The Prime Minister has great power.

Similar Characters

宓 mì

宕 dàng

宗 zōng

Practice Writing 宰 (zǎi)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 宰

What does 宰 (zǎi) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 宰 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 宰 and 宓?

What mistakes do learners make writing 宰?

What common words use 宰?

How to Write 宰 (zǎi)