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

Q: What does 桎 (zhì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 桎 (zhì) means "Fetters / Shackles for the feet". with 10 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 桎 stroke by stroke?

桎 has 10 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 桎 and 杪?

桎 (zhì) and 杪 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 桎?

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

Q: What common words use 桎?

Common words containing 桎 include: 桎梏 (zhì gù) — Shackles / Fetters / Constraints; 桎槛 (zhì kǎn) — Prison cage or fetters; 桎拲 (zhì gǒng) — Handcuffs and fetters.

How to Write 桎

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

桎 is pronounced zhì in Mandarin Chinese. It means Fetters / Shackles for the feet.

Common Words with 桎

桎梏 zhì gù

Shackles / Fetters / Constraints

桎槛 zhì kǎn

Prison cage or fetters

桎拲 zhì gǒng

Handcuffs and fetters

Example Sentences

他打破了旧思想的桎梏。

tā dǎ pò le jiù sī xiǎng de zhì gù

He broke the shackles of old ideas.

古代用桎槛关押囚犯。

gǔ dài yòng zhì kǎn guān yā qiú fàn

Ancient times used shackles and cages to detain prisoners.

桎拲是古代的一种刑具。

zhì gǒng shì gǔ dài de yī zhǒng xíng jù

Handcuffs and fetters were a type of punishment tool in ancient times.

Similar Characters

杪 miǎo

杭 háng

杯 bēi

Practice Writing 桎 (zhì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 桎

What does 桎 (zhì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 桎 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 桎 and 杪?

What mistakes do learners make writing 桎?

What common words use 桎?

How to Write 桎 (zhì)