制 (zhì) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 制 (zhì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 制 (zhì) means "To make / To control / To restrict.". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 刂.

Q: How do you write 制 stroke by stroke?

制 has 8 strokes. The radical is 刂. 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 制 and 刎?

制 (zhì) and 刎 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 制?

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

Q: What common words use 制?

Common words containing 制 include: 制作 (zhì zuò) — To make / To produce.; 制度 (zhì dù) — System / Institution.; 控制 (kòng zhì) — to control.

How to Write 制

The character 制 (zhì) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 刂 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

制 is pronounced zhì in Mandarin Chinese. It means To make / To control / To restrict..

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

Common Words with 制

制作 zhì zuò

To make / To produce.

制度 zhì dù

System / Institution.

控制 kòng zhì

to control

Example Sentences

老师教我们制作风筝。

lǎo shī jiào wǒ men zhì zuò fēng zhēng

The teacher taught us how to make kites.

我们要遵守公司的制度。

wǒ men yào zūn shǒu gōng sī de zhì dù

We must follow the company's regulations.

请控制好你的速度。

qǐng kòng zhì hǎo nǐ de sù dù

Please control your speed.

Similar Characters

刎 wěn

刑 xíng

划 huá

Practice Writing 制 (zhì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 制

What does 制 (zhì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 制 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 制 and 刎?

What mistakes do learners make writing 制?

What common words use 制?

How to Write 制 (zhì)