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

Q: What does 志 (zhì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 志 (zhì) means "Will / ambition". It is an HSK Level 3 character, with 7 strokes and the radical 心.

Q: How do you write 志 stroke by stroke?

志 has 7 strokes. The radical is 心. 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 志 and 必?

志 (zhì) and 必 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 志?

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

Q: What common words use 志?

Common words containing 志 include: 志向 (zhì xiàng) — Ambition / goal; 意志 (yì zhì) — will / willpower; 志愿者 (zhì yuàn zhě) — Volunteer.

How to Write 志

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

志 is pronounced zhì in Mandarin Chinese. It means Will / ambition.

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

Common Words with 志

志向 zhì xiàng

Ambition / goal

意志 yì zhì

will / willpower

志愿者 zhì yuàn zhě

Volunteer

Example Sentences

我的志向是当老师。

wǒ de zhì xiàng shì dāng lǎo shī

My ambition is to be a teacher.

他的意志很坚强。

tā de yì zhì hěn jiān qiáng

His will is very strong.

我想当一名志愿者。

wǒ xiǎng dāng yī míng zhì yuàn zhě

I want to be a volunteer.

Similar Characters

必 bì

忌 jì

忍 rěn

Practice Writing 志 (zhì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 志

What does 志 (zhì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 志 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 志 and 必?

What mistakes do learners make writing 志?

What common words use 志?

How to Write 志 (zhì)