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

Q: What does 治 (zhì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 治 (zhì) means "To treat or govern". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 治 stroke by stroke?

治 has 8 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 治 and 㳄?

治 (zhì) and 㳄 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 治?

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

Q: What common words use 治?

Common words containing 治 include: 治病 (zhì bìng) — To treat an illness; 治理 (zhì lǐ) — To govern or manage; 治安 (zhì ān) — Public security.

How to Write 治

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

治 is pronounced zhì in Mandarin Chinese. It means To treat or govern.

As an HSK Level 4 character, 治 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 治

治病 zhì bìng

To treat an illness

治理 zhì lǐ

To govern or manage

治安 zhì ān

Public security

Example Sentences

这种药能治病。

zhè zhǒng yào néng zhì bìng

This medicine can cure illnesses.

政府正在治理污染。

zhèng fǔ zhèng zài zhì lǐ wū rǎn

The government is tackling pollution.

这里的治安非常好。

zhè lǐ de zhì ān fēi cháng hǎo

The public security here is very good.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

汊 chà

汐 xī

Practice Writing 治 (zhì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 治

What does 治 (zhì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 治 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 治 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 治?

What common words use 治?

How to Write 治 (zhì)