巵 (zhī) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 巵 (zhī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 巵 (zhī) means "wine vessel". with 7 strokes and the radical 己.

Q: How do you write 巵 stroke by stroke?

巵 has 7 strokes. The radical is 己. 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 巵 and 㠯?

巵 (zhī) and 㠯 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 巵?

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

Q: What common words use 巵?

Common words containing 巵 include: 巵酒 (zhī jiǔ) — a cup of wine; 玉巵 (yù zhī) — Jade wine cup; 漏巵 (lòu zhī) — Leaking wine cup.

How to Write 巵

The character 巵 (zhī) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 己 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

巵 is pronounced zhī in Mandarin Chinese. It means wine vessel.

Common Words with 巵

巵酒 zhī jiǔ

a cup of wine

玉巵 yù zhī

Jade wine cup

漏巵 lòu zhī

Leaking wine cup

Example Sentences

他喝了一巵酒。

tā hē le yī zhī jiǔ

He drank a goblet of wine.

这个玉巵很漂亮。

zhè ge yù zhī hěn piào liàng

This jade wine cup is very beautiful.

这是一个漏巵。

zhè shì yí gè lòu zhī

This is a leaking wine vessel.

Similar Characters

㠯 yǐ

巷 hàng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 巵

What does 巵 (zhī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 巵 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 巵 and 㠯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 巵?

What common words use 巵?

How to Write 巵 (zhī)