How to Write 吱
The character 吱 (zhī) is written with 7 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
吱 is pronounced zhī in Mandarin Chinese. It means to squeak; to make a sound.
Common Words with 吱
吱声
zhī shēng
to make a sound; to speak up
吱吱叫
zhī zhī jiào
to squeak; to chirp
吱一声
zhī yī shēng
to make a sound; to say something
Example Sentences
他半天没吱声。
tā bàn tiān méi zhī shēng
He didn't make a sound for a long time.
小老鼠吱吱叫。
xiǎo lǎo shǔ zhī zhī jiào
The little mouse is squeaking.
到了记得吱一声。
dào le jì de zhī yī shēng
Let me know when you arrive.
Practice Writing 吱 (zhī)
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