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

Q: What does 止 (zhǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 止 (zhǐ) means "Stop". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 4 strokes and the radical 止.

Q: How do you write 止 stroke by stroke?

止 has 4 strokes. The radical is 止. 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 止 and 正?

止 (zhǐ) and 正 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 止?

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

Q: What common words use 止?

Common words containing 止 include: 停止 (tíng zhǐ) — to stop; to cease; to halt; 禁止 (jìn zhǐ) — To prohibit; to forbid.; 止痛 (zhǐ tòng) — Relieve pain.

How to Write 止

The character 止 (zhǐ) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 止 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

止 is pronounced zhǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Stop.

As an HSK Level 3 character, 止 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 止

停止 tíng zhǐ

to stop; to cease; to halt

禁止 jìn zhǐ

To prohibit; to forbid.

止痛 zhǐ tòng

Relieve pain

Example Sentences

请停止说话。

qǐng tíng zhǐ shuō huà

Please stop talking.

这里禁止停车。

zhè lǐ jìn zhǐ tíng chē

No parking here.

这种药可以止痛。

zhè zhǒng yào kě yǐ zhǐ tòng

This medicine can relieve pain.

Similar Characters

正 zhēng

此 cǐ

Practice Writing 止 (zhǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 止

What does 止 (zhǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 止 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 止 and 正?

What mistakes do learners make writing 止?

What common words use 止?

How to Write 止 (zhǐ)