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How to Write 兹 (zī) — Meaning “This; now; hereby (formal)”

zī HSK Level 7 9 strokes Radical: 艹

兹 (zī) means "This; now; hereby (formal)" in Chinese. It has 9 strokes with the radical 艹, and is HSK Level 7.

Rated 3.7/5 in difficulty (challenging).

Harder than 23% of HSK Level 7 characters.

Appears in 3+ common words including 兹定于 (zī dìng yú), 兹有 (zī yǒu), 今兹 (jīn zī).

Due to its 9 strokes, Hanzi Writer's error detection shows 兹 requires focused practice — most learners need 10+ attempts for consistent accuracy.

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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.

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What Does zī (兹) Mean in Chinese?

兹 means This; now; hereby (formal).

As an HSK Level 7 character, 兹 is an intermediate-level character.

Character Data

Character兹
Pinyinzī (zi)
MeaningThis; now; hereby (formal)
Strokes9
Radical艹
HSK Level7
Difficulty3.7/5

Origin of 兹

Originally a pictograph of two intertwined silk threads (丝), the character 兹 was borrowed to mean 'this' or 'now'. Later, the grass radical 艹 was added, possibly to distinguish it from other uses, but the core form still hints at threads weaving together the present moment.

💡 Memory Tip: Imagine two blades of grass (艹) twining like silk (丝) to form a knot that says 'this very now'.

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 Comparison

Character Pinyin Strokes Radical
兹 (current) zī 9 艹
芈 mǐ 7 艹
芘 pí 7 艹
芙 fú 7 艹
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Frequently Asked Questions about 兹

兹 is composed of 艹 (grass radical) on top and 玄 (dark, profound) below. The grass radical hints at growth or origin, while 玄 adds a sense of formality, together supporting meanings like 'this' or 'hereby' in classical Chinese contexts.

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Characters with Radical 艹

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