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

Q: What does 支 (zhī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 支 (zhī) means "to support; to pay; (measure word for pens)". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 4 strokes and the radical 支.

Q: How do you write 支 stroke by stroke?

支 has 4 strokes. The radical is 支. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What is the radical of 支?

The radical of 支 is 支. The radical often gives a clue about the character's meaning category.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 支?

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

Q: What common words use 支?

Common words containing 支 include: 支持 (zhī chí) — to support; to back; 支付 (zhī fù) — to pay; 一支笔 (yī zhī bǐ) — a pen.

How to Write 支

The character 支 (zhī) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 支 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

支 is pronounced zhī in Mandarin Chinese. It means to support; to pay; (measure word for pens).

As an HSK Level 3 character, 支 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 支

支持 zhī chí

to support; to back

支付 zhī fù

to pay

一支笔 yī zhī bǐ

a pen

Example Sentences

谢谢你支持我的工作。

xiè xiè nǐ zhī chí wǒ de gōng zuò

Thank you for supporting my work.

我可以用手机支付吗？

wǒ kě yǐ yòng shǒu jī zhī fù ma

Can I pay with my phone?

桌子上有一支笔。

zhuō zi shàng yǒu yī zhī bǐ

There is a pen on the table.

Practice Writing 支 (zhī)

Open Hanzi Writer to see the animated stroke order and practice writing 支 with real-time feedback.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 支

What does 支 (zhī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 支 stroke by stroke?

What is the radical of 支?

What mistakes do learners make writing 支?

What common words use 支?

How to Write 支 (zhī)