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

Q: What does 脂 (zhī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 脂 (zhī) means "fat; grease; resin". with 10 strokes and the radical 月.

Q: How do you write 脂 stroke by stroke?

脂 has 10 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 脂 and 朊?

脂 (zhī) and 朊 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 脂?

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 脂?

Common words containing 脂 include: 脂肪 (zhī fáng) — fat; adipose tissue; 油脂 (yóu zhī) — Grease or fat; 胭脂 (yān zhī) — rouge; blush.

How to Write 脂

The character 脂 (zhī) is written with 10 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

脂 is pronounced zhī in Mandarin Chinese. It means fat; grease; resin.

Common Words with 脂

脂肪 zhī fáng

fat; adipose tissue

油脂 yóu zhī

Grease or fat

胭脂 yān zhī

rouge; blush

Example Sentences

这种肉脂肪很多。

zhè zhǒng ròu zhī fáng hěn duō

This meat has a lot of fat.

这种植物含有油脂。

zhè zhòng zhí wù hán yǒu yóu zhī

This plant contains oils and fats.

她涂了一点胭脂。

tā tú le yì diǎn yān zhī

She applied a bit of rouge.

Similar Characters

朊 ruǎn

朋 péng

服 fú

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Frequently Asked Questions about 脂

What does 脂 (zhī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 脂 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 脂 and 朊?

What mistakes do learners make writing 脂?

What common words use 脂?

How to Write 脂 (zhī)