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

Q: What does 芷 (zhǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 芷 (zhǐ) means "Angelica (a fragrant plant)". with 7 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 芷 stroke by stroke?

芷 has 7 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 芷 and 兹?

芷 (zhǐ) and 兹 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 芷?

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

Q: What common words use 芷?

Common words containing 芷 include: 白芷 (bái zhǐ) — Angelica dahurica (a Chinese herb); 芷若 (zhǐ ruò) — Fragrant plants (also a common name); 芳芷 (fāng zhǐ) — Fragrant plants.

How to Write 芷

The character 芷 (zhǐ) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 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

芷 is pronounced zhǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Angelica (a fragrant plant).

Common Words with 芷

白芷 bái zhǐ

Angelica dahurica (a Chinese herb)

芷若 zhǐ ruò

Fragrant plants (also a common name)

芳芷 fāng zhǐ

Fragrant plants

Example Sentences

妈妈买了白芷。

mā mā mǎi le bái zhǐ

Mom bought some Angelica dahurica (Dahurian Angelica root).

她叫周芷若。

tā jiào zhōu zhǐ ruò

Her name is Zhou Zhiruo.

这里的芳芷很香。

zhè lǐ de fāng zhǐ hěn xiāng

The fragrant herbs here are very sweet-smelling.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

艻 lè

艽 jiāo

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Frequently Asked Questions about 芷

What does 芷 (zhǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 芷 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 芷 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 芷?

What common words use 芷?

How to Write 芷 (zhǐ)