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

Q: What does 滞 (zhì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 滞 (zhì) means "stagnant; sluggish; delayed". with 12 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 滞 stroke by stroke?

滞 has 12 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 滞 and 流?

滞 (zhì) and 流 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 滞?

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 滞?

Common words containing 滞 include: 滞留 (zhì liú) — to be stranded; to stay; to linger; 停滞 (tíng zhì) — to stagnate; to be at a standstill; 滞销 (zhì xiāo) — unsalable; slow-selling.

How to Write 滞

The character 滞 (zhì) is written with 12 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

滞 is pronounced zhì in Mandarin Chinese. It means stagnant; sluggish; delayed.

Common Words with 滞

滞留 zhì liú

to be stranded; to stay; to linger

停滞 tíng zhì

to stagnate; to be at a standstill

滞销 zhì xiāo

unsalable; slow-selling

Example Sentences

游客滞留在机场。

yóu kè zhì liú zài jī chǎng

Tourists are stranded at the airport.

工作停滞不前。

gōng zuò tíng zhì bù qián

Work has come to a standstill.

这本书滞销了。

zhè běn shū zhì xiāo le

This book is selling poorly.

Similar Characters

流 liú

浙 zhè

浚 jùn

Practice Writing 滞 (zhì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 滞

What does 滞 (zhì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 滞 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 滞 and 流?

What mistakes do learners make writing 滞?

What common words use 滞?

How to Write 滞 (zhì)