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

Q: What does 枝 (zhī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 枝 (zhī) means "branch; twig". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 枝 stroke by stroke?

枝 has 8 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 枝 and 朱?

枝 (zhī) and 朱 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 枝?

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

Q: What common words use 枝?

Common words containing 枝 include: 树枝 (shù zhī) — Branch / Twig; 一枝花 (yī zhī huā) — a flower; a sprig of flowers; 枝叶 (zhī yè) — branches and leaves.

How to Write 枝

The character 枝 (zhī) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 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

枝 is pronounced zhī in Mandarin Chinese. It means branch; twig.

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

Common Words with 枝

树枝 shù zhī

Branch / Twig

一枝花 yī zhī huā

a flower; a sprig of flowers

枝叶 zhī yè

branches and leaves

Example Sentences

树枝上有一只鸟。

shù zhī shàng yǒu yī zhī niǎo

There is a bird on the branch.

桌上有一枝花。

zhuō shàng yǒu yī zhī huā

There is a flower on the table.

树的枝叶很茂盛。

shù de zhī yè hěn mào shèng

The tree's foliage is very lush.

Similar Characters

朱 zhū

朴 pō

朵 duǒ

Practice Writing 枝 (zhī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 枝

What does 枝 (zhī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 枝 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 枝 and 朱?

What mistakes do learners make writing 枝?

What common words use 枝?

How to Write 枝 (zhī)