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

Q: What does 忮 (zhì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 忮 (zhì) means "jealous; stubborn; aggressive". with 7 strokes and the radical 忄.

Q: How do you write 忮 stroke by stroke?

忮 has 7 strokes. The radical is 忄. 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 忮 and 忉?

忮 (zhì) and 忉 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 忮?

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

Q: What common words use 忮?

Common words containing 忮 include: 不忮不求 (bù zhì bù qiú) — neither envious nor greedy; 忮刻 (zhì kè) — jealous and harsh; cruel; 忮求 (zhì qiú) — to seek greedily; to be aggressive in pursuit.

How to Write 忮

The character 忮 (zhì) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 忄 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

忮 is pronounced zhì in Mandarin Chinese. It means jealous; stubborn; aggressive.

Common Words with 忮

不忮不求 bù zhì bù qiú

neither envious nor greedy

忮刻 zhì kè

jealous and harsh; cruel

忮求 zhì qiú

to seek greedily; to be aggressive in pursuit

Example Sentences

他过着不忮不求的生活。

tā guò zhe bù zhì bù qiú de shēng huó

He lives a life free from envy and greed.

他的性格有些忮刻。

tā de xìng gé yǒu xiē zhì kè

He has a somewhat jealous and cruel personality.

为人不可贪功忮求。

wéi rén bù kě tān gōng zhì qiú

One should not be greedy for credit or envious.

Similar Characters

忉 dāo

忏 chàn

忕 shì

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Frequently Asked Questions about 忮

What does 忮 (zhì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 忮 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 忮 and 忉?

What mistakes do learners make writing 忮?

What common words use 忮?

How to Write 忮 (zhì)