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

Q: What does 肢 (zhī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 肢 (zhī) means "Limb.". with 8 strokes and the radical 月.

Q: How do you write 肢 stroke by stroke?

肢 has 8 strokes. The radical is 月. 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 肢 and 有?

肢 (zhī) and 有 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 肢?

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

Q: What common words use 肢?

Common words containing 肢 include: 四肢 (sì zhī) — Four limbs (arms and legs).; 肢体 (zhī tǐ) — Limbs; body.; 上肢 (shàng zhī) — Upper limb; arm.

How to Write 肢

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

肢 is pronounced zhī in Mandarin Chinese. It means Limb..

Common Words with 肢

四肢 sì zhī

Four limbs (arms and legs).

肢体 zhī tǐ

Limbs; body.

上肢 shàng zhī

Upper limb; arm

Example Sentences

他的四肢很有力。

tā de sì zhī hěn yǒu lì

His limbs are very strong.

舞蹈老师肢体很美。

wǔ dǎo lǎo shī zhī tǐ hěn měi

The dance teacher has a beautiful posture.

他正在练习上肢力量。

tā zhèng zài liàn xí shàng zhī lì liàng

He is practicing upper body strength.

Similar Characters

有 yǒu

朊 ruǎn

朋 péng

Practice Writing 肢 (zhī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 肢

What does 肢 (zhī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 肢 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 肢 and 有?

What mistakes do learners make writing 肢?

What common words use 肢?

How to Write 肢 (zhī)