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

Q: What does 挚 (zhì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 挚 (zhì) means "sincere". with 10 strokes and the radical 手.

Q: How do you write 挚 stroke by stroke?

挚 has 10 strokes. The radical is 手. 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 挚 and 承?

挚 (zhì) and 承 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 挚?

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

Q: What common words use 挚?

Common words containing 挚 include: 挚友 (zhì yǒu) — close friend; 真挚 (zhēn zhì) — sincere; cordial; 诚挚 (chéng zhì) — sincere; cordial.

How to Write 挚

The character 挚 (zhì) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 手 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

挚 is pronounced zhì in Mandarin Chinese. It means sincere.

Common Words with 挚

挚友 zhì yǒu

close friend

真挚 zhēn zhì

sincere; cordial

诚挚 chéng zhì

sincere; cordial

Example Sentences

他是我的挚友。

tā shì wǒ de zhì yǒu

He is my bosom friend.

他的感情很真挚。

tā de gǎn qíng hěn zhēn zhì

His feelings are very sincere.

表达诚挚的谢意。

biǎo dá chéng zhì de xiè yì

Express sincere thanks.

Similar Characters

承 chéng

拳 quán

拿 ná

Practice Writing 挚 (zhì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 挚

What does 挚 (zhì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 挚 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 挚 and 承?

What mistakes do learners make writing 挚?

What common words use 挚?

How to Write 挚 (zhì)