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

Q: What does 致 (zhì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 致 (zhì) means "To cause; to result in; to send.". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 10 strokes and the radical 至.

Q: How do you write 致 stroke by stroke?

致 has 10 strokes. The radical is 至. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What is the radical of 致?

The radical of 致 is 至. The radical often gives a clue about the character's meaning category.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 致?

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

Q: What common words use 致?

Common words containing 致 include: 导致 (dǎo zhì) — To lead to; to cause.; 一致 (yí zhì) — consistent; unanimous; 致力 (zhì lì) — To devote oneself to; to be committed to..

How to Write 致

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

致 is pronounced zhì in Mandarin Chinese. It means To cause; to result in; to send..

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

Common Words with 致

导致 dǎo zhì

To lead to; to cause.

一致 yí zhì

consistent; unanimous

致力 zhì lì

To devote oneself to; to be committed to.

Example Sentences

这种天气导致堵车。

zhè zhǒng tiān qì dǎo zhì dǔ chē

This kind of weather causes traffic jams.

大家的意见一致。

dà jiā de yì jiàn yí zhì

Everyone's opinion is unanimous.

他致力于学习汉语。

tā zhì lì yú xué xí hàn yǔ

He is dedicated to learning Chinese.

Practice Writing 致 (zhì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 致

What does 致 (zhì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 致 stroke by stroke?

What is the radical of 致?

What mistakes do learners make writing 致?

What common words use 致?

How to Write 致 (zhì)