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

Q: What does 雉 (zhì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 雉 (zhì) means "pheasant". with 13 strokes and the radical 隹.

Q: How do you write 雉 stroke by stroke?

雉 has 13 strokes. The radical is 隹. 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 雉 and 䧹?

雉 (zhì) and 䧹 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 雉?

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

Q: What common words use 雉?

Common words containing 雉 include: 雉鸡 (zhì jī) — pheasant; 野雉 (yě zhì) — Wild pheasant; 雉堞 (zhì dié) — battlements; crenelations on a city wall.

How to Write 雉

The character 雉 (zhì) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 隹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

雉 is pronounced zhì in Mandarin Chinese. It means pheasant.

Common Words with 雉

雉鸡 zhì jī

pheasant

野雉 yě zhì

Wild pheasant

雉堞 zhì dié

battlements; crenelations on a city wall

Example Sentences

山上有几只雉鸡。

shān shàng yǒu jǐ zhī zhì jī

There are a few pheasants on the mountain.

野雉在草丛里。

yě zhì zài cǎo cóng lǐ

The wild pheasant is in the bushes.

城墙上有雉堞。

chéng qiáng shàng yǒu zhì dié

There are battlements on the city wall.

Similar Characters

䧹 yīng

雀 què

雁 yàn

Practice Writing 雉 (zhì)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 雉

What does 雉 (zhì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 雉 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 雉 and 䧹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 雉?

What common words use 雉?

How to Write 雉 (zhì)