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

Q: What does 织 (zhī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 织 (zhī) means "To weave or knit". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 纟.

Q: How do you write 织 stroke by stroke?

织 has 8 strokes. The radical is 纟. 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 织 and 纡?

织 (zhī) and 纡 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 织?

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

Q: What common words use 织?

Common words containing 织 include: 织毛衣 (zhī máo yī) — To knit a sweater; 编织 (biān zhī) — to weave; to knit; 纺织 (fǎng zhī) — spinning and weaving, textile.

How to Write 织

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

织 is pronounced zhī in Mandarin Chinese. It means To weave or knit.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 织 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 织

织毛衣 zhī máo yī

To knit a sweater

编织 biān zhī

to weave; to knit

纺织 fǎng zhī

spinning and weaving, textile

Example Sentences

奶奶在给孩子织毛衣。

nǎi nǎi zài gěi hái zi zhī máo yī

Grandma is knitting a sweater for the child.

她喜欢编织各种篮子。

tā xǐ huān biān zhī gè zhǒng lán zi

She likes weaving various baskets.

这个工厂生产纺织品。

zhè ge gōng chǎng shēng chǎn fǎng zhī pǐn

This factory produces textiles.

Similar Characters

纡 yū

红 hóng

纣 zhòu

Practice Writing 织 (zhī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 织

What does 织 (zhī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 织 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 织 and 纡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 织?

What common words use 织?

How to Write 织 (zhī)