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

Q: What does 埴 (zhí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 埴 (zhí) means "clay / loamy soil". with 11 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 埴 stroke by stroke?

埴 has 11 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 埴 and 型?

埴 (zhí) and 型 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 埴?

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

Q: What common words use 埴?

Common words containing 埴 include: 埴土 (zhí tǔ) — clay soil; 陶埴 (táo zhí) — pottery clay; 粘埴 (zhān zhí) — clayey soil; clay.

How to Write 埴

The character 埴 (zhí) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 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

埴 is pronounced zhí in Mandarin Chinese. It means clay / loamy soil.

Common Words with 埴

埴土 zhí tǔ

clay soil

陶埴 táo zhí

pottery clay

粘埴 zhān zhí

clayey soil; clay

Example Sentences

这种埴土很黏。

zhè zhǒng zhí tǔ hěn nián

This clayey soil is very sticky.

他喜欢研究陶埴。

tā xǐ huān yán jiū táo zhí

He likes studying pottery and ceramics.

泥土非常粘埴。

ní tǔ fēi cháng zhān zhí

The soil is very clayey.

Similar Characters

型 xíng

垌 dòng

垒 lěi

Practice Writing 埴 (zhí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 埴

What does 埴 (zhí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 埴 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 埴 and 型?

What mistakes do learners make writing 埴?

What common words use 埴?

How to Write 埴 (zhí)