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

Q: What does 汁 (zhī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 汁 (zhī) means "Juice; sauce; fluid". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 5 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 汁 stroke by stroke?

汁 has 5 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 汁 and 㳄?

汁 (zhī) and 㳄 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 汁?

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

Q: What common words use 汁?

Common words containing 汁 include: 果汁 (guǒ zhī) — fruit juice; 橙汁 (chéng zhī) — orange juice; 汤汁 (tāng zhī) — Broth / Gravy.

How to Write 汁

The character 汁 (zhī) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 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

汁 is pronounced zhī in Mandarin Chinese. It means Juice; sauce; fluid.

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

Common Words with 汁

果汁 guǒ zhī

fruit juice

橙汁 chéng zhī

orange juice

汤汁 tāng zhī

Broth / Gravy

Example Sentences

我喜欢喝果汁。

wǒ xǐ huān hē guǒ zhī

I like drinking juice.

请给我一杯橙汁。

qǐng gěi wǒ yī bēi chéng zhī

Please give me a glass of orange juice.

汤汁味道很好。

tāng zhī wèi dào hěn hǎo

The broth tastes very good.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

氿 guǐ

汀 tīng

Practice Writing 汁 (zhī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 汁

What does 汁 (zhī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 汁 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 汁 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 汁?

What common words use 汁?

How to Write 汁 (zhī)