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

Q: What does 絷 (zhí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 絷 (zhí) means "to tie up; to fetter". with 12 strokes and the radical 糸.

Q: How do you write 絷 stroke by stroke?

絷 has 12 strokes. The radical is 糸. 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 絷 and 紊?

絷 (zhí) and 紊 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 絷?

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

Q: What common words use 絷?

Common words containing 絷 include: 絷维 (zhí wéi) — to bind; to tie up; 絷绊 (zhí bàn) — to shackle; to hinder; 拘絷 (jū zhí) — To arrest / to take into custody.

How to Write 絷

The character 絷 (zhí) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 糸 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

絷 is pronounced zhí in Mandarin Chinese. It means to tie up; to fetter.

Common Words with 絷

絷维 zhí wéi

to bind; to tie up

絷绊 zhí bàn

to shackle; to hinder

拘絷 jū zhí

To arrest / to take into custody

Example Sentences

双方关系有絷维。

shuāng fāng guān xì yǒu zhí wéi

There are ties connecting the two sides.

生活中有很多絷绊。

shēng huó zhōng yǒu hěn duō zhí bàn

There are many constraints and shackles in life.

他被拘絷了。

tā bèi jū zhí le

He was detained.

Similar Characters

紊 wěn

素 sù

索 suǒ

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Frequently Asked Questions about 絷

What does 絷 (zhí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 絷 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 絷 and 紊?

What mistakes do learners make writing 絷?

What common words use 絷?

How to Write 絷 (zhí)