咫 (zhǐ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 咫 (zhǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 咫 (zhǐ) means "a short distance (ancient unit of length)". with 9 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 咫 stroke by stroke?

咫 has 9 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 咫 and 君?

咫 (zhǐ) and 君 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 咫?

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

Q: What common words use 咫?

Common words containing 咫 include: 咫尺 (zhǐ chǐ) — very close; a very short distance; 近在咫尺 (jìn zài zhǐ chǐ) — very close at hand; right under one's nose; 咫尺之间 (zhǐ chǐ zhī jiān) — within a very short distance.

How to Write 咫

The character 咫 (zhǐ) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 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

咫 is pronounced zhǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means a short distance (ancient unit of length).

Common Words with 咫

咫尺 zhǐ chǐ

very close; a very short distance

近在咫尺 jìn zài zhǐ chǐ

very close at hand; right under one's nose

咫尺之间 zhǐ chǐ zhī jiān

within a very short distance

Example Sentences

成功就在咫尺。

chéng gōng jiù zài zhǐ chǐ

Success is just around the corner.

他的家近在咫尺。

tā de jiā jìn zài zhǐ chǐ

His home is very close by.

机会就在咫尺之间。

jī huì jiù zài zhǐ chǐ zhī jiān

Opportunity is just around the corner.

Similar Characters

君 jūn

吝 lìn

吞 tūn

Practice Writing 咫 (zhǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 咫

What does 咫 (zhǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 咫 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 咫 and 君?

What mistakes do learners make writing 咫?

What common words use 咫?

How to Write 咫 (zhǐ)