哲 (zhé) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 哲 (zhé) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 哲 (zhé) means "Wise / Philosophy". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 哲 stroke by stroke?

哲 has 10 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 哲 and 呢?

哲 (zhé) and 呢 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 哲?

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

Q: What common words use 哲?

Common words containing 哲 include: 哲学 (zhé xué) — Philosophy; 哲理 (zhé lǐ) — Philosophical principle; 哲人 (zhé rén) — Philosopher / Sage.

How to Write 哲

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

哲 is pronounced zhé in Mandarin Chinese. It means Wise / Philosophy.

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

Common Words with 哲

哲学 zhé xué

Philosophy

哲理 zhé lǐ

Philosophical principle

哲人 zhé rén

Philosopher / Sage

Example Sentences

他很喜欢研究哲学。

tā hěn xǐ huān yán jiū zhé xué

He likes studying philosophy very much.

这句话很有哲理。

zhè jù huà hěn yǒu zhé lǐ

This sentence is very philosophical.

他是一位伟大的哲人。

tā shì yī wèi wěi dà de zhé rén

He is a great philosopher.

Similar Characters

呢 ne

呣 ḿ

呤 líng

Practice Writing 哲 (zhé)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 哲

What does 哲 (zhé) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 哲 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 哲 and 呢?

What mistakes do learners make writing 哲?

What common words use 哲?

How to Write 哲 (zhé)