责 (zé) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 责 (zé) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 责 (zé) means "responsibility; duty; to blame". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 贝.

Q: How do you write 责 stroke by stroke?

责 has 8 strokes. The radical is 贝. 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 责 and 贞?

责 (zé) and 贞 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 责?

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

Q: What common words use 责?

Common words containing 责 include: 负责 (fù zé) — to be responsible; to be in charge; 责任 (zé rèn) — responsibility; duty; 指责 (zhǐ zé) — to criticize; to blame.

How to Write 责

The character 责 (zé) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 贝 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

责 is pronounced zé in Mandarin Chinese. It means responsibility; duty; to blame.

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

Common Words with 责

负责 fù zé

to be responsible; to be in charge

责任 zé rèn

responsibility; duty

指责 zhǐ zé

to criticize; to blame

Example Sentences

他对工作很负责。

tā duì gōng zuò hěn fù zé

He is very responsible in his work.

这是我的责任。

zhè shì wǒ de zé rèn

This is my responsibility.

请不要指责他。

qǐng bú yào zhǐ zé tā

Please don't blame him.

Similar Characters

贞 zhēn

负 fù

贡 gòng

Practice Writing 责 (zé)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 责

What does 责 (zé) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 责 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 责 and 贞?

What mistakes do learners make writing 责?

What common words use 责?

How to Write 责 (zé)