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

Q: What does 旨 (zhǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 旨 (zhǐ) means "purpose; aim; decree". with 6 strokes and the radical 日.

Q: How do you write 旨 stroke by stroke?

旨 has 6 strokes. The radical is 日. 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 旨 and 日?

旨 (zhǐ) and 日 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 旨?

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

Q: What common words use 旨?

Common words containing 旨 include: 宗旨 (zōng zhǐ) — Purpose / Aim; 旨意 (zhǐ yì) — decree; will; intention; 要旨 (yào zhǐ) — Main point / Essentials.

How to Write 旨

The character 旨 (zhǐ) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 日 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

旨 is pronounced zhǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means purpose; aim; decree.

Common Words with 旨

宗旨 zōng zhǐ

Purpose / Aim

旨意 zhǐ yì

decree; will; intention

要旨 yào zhǐ

Main point / Essentials

Example Sentences

这是公司的宗旨。

zhè shì gōng sī de zōng zhǐ

This is the company's mission.

他明白了他的旨意。

tā míng bái le tā de zhǐ yì

He understood his intention.

请说明文章的要旨。

qǐng shuō míng wén zhāng de yào zhǐ

Please explain the main point of the article.

Similar Characters

日 rì

旦 dàn

旧 jiù

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Frequently Asked Questions about 旨

What does 旨 (zhǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 旨 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 旨 and 日?

What mistakes do learners make writing 旨?

What common words use 旨?

How to Write 旨 (zhǐ)