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

Q: What does 衹 (zhǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 衹 (zhǐ) means "only; just". with 9 strokes and the radical 衤.

Q: How do you write 衹 stroke by stroke?

衹 has 9 strokes. The radical is 衤. 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 衹 and 补?

衹 (zhǐ) and 补 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 衹?

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

Q: What common words use 衹?

Common words containing 衹 include: 衹是 (zhǐ shì) — merely; just; but; 衹有 (zhǐ yǒu) — only; only if; 衹好 (zhǐ hǎo) — to have to; to be forced to.

How to Write 衹

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

衹 is pronounced zhǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means only; just.

Common Words with 衹

衹是 zhǐ shì

merely; just; but

衹有 zhǐ yǒu

only; only if

衹好 zhǐ hǎo

to have to; to be forced to

Example Sentences

我衹是想帮你。

wǒ zhǐ shì xiǎng bāng nǐ

I just want to help you.

这里衹有一个人。

zhè lǐ zhǐ yǒu yí gè rén

There is only one person here.

我衹好回家了。

wǒ zhǐ hǎo huí jiā le

I had no choice but to go home.

Similar Characters

补 bǔ

衩 chǎ

衫 shān

Practice Writing 衹 (zhǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 衹

What does 衹 (zhǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 衹 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 衹 and 补?

What mistakes do learners make writing 衹?

What common words use 衹?

How to Write 衹 (zhǐ)