侄 (zhí) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 侄 (zhí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 侄 (zhí) means "nephew". with 8 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 侄 stroke by stroke?

侄 has 8 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 侄 and 仰?

侄 (zhí) and 仰 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 侄?

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

Q: What common words use 侄?

Common words containing 侄 include: 侄子 (zhí zi) — nephew; 侄女 (zhí nǚ) — niece; 小侄 (xiǎo zhí) — nephew (humble term used by the speaker).

How to Write 侄

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

侄 is pronounced zhí in Mandarin Chinese. It means nephew.

Common Words with 侄

侄子 zhí zi

nephew

侄女 zhí nǚ

niece

小侄 xiǎo zhí

nephew (humble term used by the speaker)

Example Sentences

我的侄子今年五岁了。

wǒ de zhí zi jīn nián wǔ suì le

My nephew is five years old this year.

他的侄女在上海工作。

tā de zhí nǚ zài shàng hǎi gōng zuò

His niece works in Shanghai.

叔叔送给小侄一个玩具。

shū shū sòng gěi xiǎo zhí yí gè wán jù

Uncle gave his little nephew a toy.

Similar Characters

仰 yǎng

仲 zhòng

仳 pǐ

Practice Writing 侄 (zhí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 侄

What does 侄 (zhí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 侄 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 侄 and 仰?

What mistakes do learners make writing 侄?

What common words use 侄?

How to Write 侄 (zhí)