昃 (zè) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 昃 (zè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 昃 (zè) means "The sun declining to the west; afternoon.". with 8 strokes and the radical 日.

Q: How do you write 昃 stroke by stroke?

昃 has 8 strokes. The radical is 日. 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 昃 and 旨?

昃 (zè) and 旨 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 昃?

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

Q: What common words use 昃?

Common words containing 昃 include: 日昃 (rì zè) — Afternoon / the sun declining to the west; 昃食 (zè shí) — To eat late (due to being busy).; 昃影 (zè yǐng) — Shadow cast by the afternoon sun..

How to Write 昃

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

昃 is pronounced zè in Mandarin Chinese. It means The sun declining to the west; afternoon..

Common Words with 昃

日昃 rì zè

Afternoon / the sun declining to the west

昃食 zè shí

To eat late (due to being busy).

昃影 zè yǐng

Shadow cast by the afternoon sun.

Example Sentences

此时已经日昃。

cǐ shí yǐ jīng rì zè

It is already late afternoon.

昃食宵衣很忙碌。

zè shí xiāo yī hěn máng lù

Working from dawn to dusk is very busy.

昃影斜斜。

zè yǐng xié xié

The afternoon shadows are slanted.

Similar Characters

旨 zhǐ

早 zǎo

旭 xù

Practice Writing 昃 (zè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 昃

What does 昃 (zè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 昃 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 昃 and 旨?

What mistakes do learners make writing 昃?

What common words use 昃?

How to Write 昃 (zè)