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

Q: What does 置 (zhì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 置 (zhì) means "To put; to place; to set up". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 13 strokes and the radical 罒.

Q: How do you write 置 stroke by stroke?

置 has 13 strokes. The radical is 罒. 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 置 and 罨?

置 (zhì) and 罨 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 置?

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

Q: What common words use 置?

Common words containing 置 include: 位置 (wèi zhì) — position; location; place; 布置 (bù zhì) — to decorate; to arrange; 放置 (fàng zhì) — to place; to put.

How to Write 置

The character 置 (zhì) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 罒 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

置 is pronounced zhì in Mandarin Chinese. It means To put; to place; to set up.

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

Common Words with 置

位置 wèi zhì

position; location; place

布置 bù zhì

to decorate; to arrange

放置 fàng zhì

to place; to put

Example Sentences

你的位置在哪里？

nǐ de wèi zhì zài nǎ lǐ

Where is your location?

房间布置得很温馨。

fáng jiān bù zhì dé hěn wēn xīn

The room is decorated very cozily.

请把书放置在桌上。

qǐng bǎ shū fàng zhì zài zhuō shàng

Please place the book on the table.

Similar Characters

罨 yǎn

罩 zhào

罪 zuì

Practice Writing 置 (zhì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 置

What does 置 (zhì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 置 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 置 and 罨?

What mistakes do learners make writing 置?

What common words use 置?

How to Write 置 (zhì)