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

Q: What does 炙 (zhì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 炙 (zhì) means "To roast". with 8 strokes and the radical 火.

Q: How do you write 炙 stroke by stroke?

炙 has 8 strokes. The radical is 火. 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 炙 and 灯?

炙 (zhì) and 灯 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 炙?

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

Q: What common words use 炙?

Common words containing 炙 include: 炙热 (zhì rè) — Scorching hot; 脍炙人口 (kuài zhì rén kǒu) — to win universal praise; to be popular (of a piece of writing or art); 炙烤 (zhì kǎo) — To grill or roast.

How to Write 炙

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

炙 is pronounced zhì in Mandarin Chinese. It means To roast.

Common Words with 炙

炙热 zhì rè

Scorching hot

脍炙人口 kuài zhì rén kǒu

to win universal praise; to be popular (of a piece of writing or art)

炙烤 zhì kǎo

To grill or roast

Example Sentences

阳光非常炙热。

yáng guāng fēi cháng zhì rè

The sunlight is very hot.

这首歌脍炙人口。

zhè shǒu gē kuài zhì rén kǒu

This song is widely popular and loved.

肉在火上炙烤。

ròu zài huǒ shàng zhì kǎo

The meat is roasting over the fire.

Similar Characters

灯 dēng

灰 huī

灶 zào

Practice Writing 炙 (zhì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 炙

What does 炙 (zhì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 炙 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 炙 and 灯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 炙?

What common words use 炙?

How to Write 炙 (zhì)