兹 (zī) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 兹 (zī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 兹 (zī) means "This; now; hereby (formal)". with 9 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 兹 stroke by stroke?

兹 has 9 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 兹 and 芈?

兹 (zī) and 芈 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 兹?

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

Q: What common words use 兹?

Common words containing 兹 include: 兹定于 (zī dìng yú) — It is hereby scheduled for...; 兹有 (zī yǒu) — There is; hereby have (formal); 今兹 (jīn zī) — This year or now.

How to Write 兹

The character 兹 (zī) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 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

兹 is pronounced zī in Mandarin Chinese. It means This; now; hereby (formal).

Common Words with 兹

兹定于 zī dìng yú

It is hereby scheduled for...

兹有 zī yǒu

There is; hereby have (formal)

今兹 jīn zī

This year or now

Example Sentences

兹定于明日开会。

zī dìng yú míng rì kāi huì

A meeting is hereby scheduled for tomorrow.

兹有学生一人申请补助。

zī yǒu xué shēng yī rén shēn qǐng bǔ zhù

Hereby a student is applying for a subsidy.

今兹天气非常晴朗。

jīn zī tiān qì fēi cháng qíng lǎng

The weather is very clear today.

Similar Characters

芈 mǐ

芘 pí

芙 fú

Practice Writing 兹 (zī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 兹

What does 兹 (zī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 兹 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 兹 and 芈?

What mistakes do learners make writing 兹?

What common words use 兹?

How to Write 兹 (zī)