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

Q: What does 知 (zhī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 知 (zhī) means "to know; to realize; knowledge". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 矢.

Q: How do you write 知 stroke by stroke?

知 has 8 strokes. The radical is 矢. 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 知 and 矣?

知 (zhī) and 矣 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 知?

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

Q: What common words use 知?

Common words containing 知 include: 知道 (zhī dào) — To know; to understand.; 知识 (zhī shí) — Knowledge.; 通知 (tōng zhī) — Notice or to notify..

How to Write 知

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

知 is pronounced zhī in Mandarin Chinese. It means to know; to realize; knowledge.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 知 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 知

知道 zhī dào

To know; to understand.

知识 zhī shí

Knowledge.

通知 tōng zhī

Notice or to notify.

Example Sentences

你知道他在哪儿吗？

nǐ zhī dào tā zài nǎ ér ma

Do you know where he is?

老师教给我们知识。

lǎo shī jiāo gěi wǒ men zhī shí

The teacher imparts knowledge to us.

请大家看这个通知。

qǐng dà jiā kàn zhè ge tōng zhī

Everyone, please look at this notice.

Similar Characters

矣 yǐ

矦 hóu

矧 shěn

Practice Writing 知 (zhī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 知

What does 知 (zhī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 知 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 知 and 矣?

What mistakes do learners make writing 知?

What common words use 知?

How to Write 知 (zhī)