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

Q: What does 戠 (zhī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 戠 (zhī) means "To record; pottery clay.". with 13 strokes and the radical 戈.

Q: How do you write 戠 stroke by stroke?

戠 has 13 strokes. The radical is 戈. 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 戠 and 戚?

戠 (zhī) and 戚 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 戠?

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

Q: What common words use 戠?

Common words containing 戠 include: 戠戠 (zhī zhī) — Numerous; crowded.; 戠理 (zhī lǐ) — Texture; pattern.; 古戠 (gǔ zhī) — Ancient weaving or patterns.

How to Write 戠

The character 戠 (zhī) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 戈 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

戠 is pronounced zhī in Mandarin Chinese. It means To record; pottery clay..

Common Words with 戠

戠戠 zhī zhī

Numerous; crowded.

戠理 zhī lǐ

Texture; pattern.

古戠 gǔ zhī

Ancient weaving or patterns

Example Sentences

这个字读作戠戠。

zhè ge zì dú zuò zhī zhī

This character is pronounced 'zhí zhí'.

他在研究戠理。

tā zài yán jiū zhī lǐ

He is studying the principles of patterns and textures.

这是古书里的戠字。

zhè shì gǔ shū lǐ de zhī zì

This is the character 'zhi' in ancient books.

Similar Characters

戚 qī

戛 jiá

戜 dié

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Frequently Asked Questions about 戠

What does 戠 (zhī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 戠 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 戠 and 戚?

What mistakes do learners make writing 戠?

What common words use 戠?

How to Write 戠 (zhī)