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

Q: What does 趾 (zhǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 趾 (zhǐ) means "toe". with 11 strokes and the radical 足.

Q: How do you write 趾 stroke by stroke?

趾 has 11 strokes. The radical is 足. 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 趾 and 趴?

趾 (zhǐ) and 趴 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 趾?

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

Q: What common words use 趾?

Common words containing 趾 include: 脚趾 (jiǎo zhǐ) — toe; 趾甲 (zhǐ jiǎ) — toenail; 趾骨 (zhǐ gǔ) — phalanx (toe bone).

How to Write 趾

The character 趾 (zhǐ) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 足 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

趾 is pronounced zhǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means toe.

Common Words with 趾

脚趾 jiǎo zhǐ

toe

趾甲 zhǐ jiǎ

toenail

趾骨 zhǐ gǔ

phalanx (toe bone)

Example Sentences

他的脚趾受伤了。

tā de jiǎo zhǐ shòu shāng le

His toe is injured.

妹妹在剪脚趾甲。

mèi mèi zài jiǎn jiǎo zhǐ jiǎ

My younger sister is cutting her toenails.

医学生在观察趾骨。

yī xué shēng zài guān chá zhǐ gǔ

The medical student is observing the phalanges (toe bones).

Similar Characters

趴 pā

趵 bào

趸 dǔn

Practice Writing 趾 (zhǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 趾

What does 趾 (zhǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 趾 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 趾 and 趴?

What mistakes do learners make writing 趾?

What common words use 趾?

How to Write 趾 (zhǐ)