债 (zhài) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 债 (zhài) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 债 (zhài) means "debt". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 债 stroke by stroke?

债 has 10 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 债 and 佩?

债 (zhài) and 佩 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 债?

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

Q: What common words use 债?

Common words containing 债 include: 欠债 (qiàn zhài) — To be in debt; 还债 (huán zhài) — to pay back a debt; 借债 (jiè zhài) — borrow money / run into debt.

How to Write 债

The character 债 (zhài) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 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

债 is pronounced zhài in Mandarin Chinese. It means debt.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 债 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 债

欠债 qiàn zhài

To be in debt

还债 huán zhài

to pay back a debt

借债 jiè zhài

borrow money / run into debt

Example Sentences

他欠债很多。

tā qiàn zhài hěn duō

He owes a lot of debt.

我要努力还债。

wǒ yào nǔ lì huán zhài

I must work hard to pay off my debts.

借债不是好习惯。

jiè zhài bú shì hǎo xí guàn

Borrowing money is not a good habit.

Similar Characters

佩 pèi

佬 lǎo

佯 yáng

Practice Writing 债 (zhài)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 债

What does 债 (zhài) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 债 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 债 and 佩?

What mistakes do learners make writing 债?

What common words use 债?

How to Write 债 (zhài)