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

Q: What does 咨 (zī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 咨 (zī) means "to consult; to inquire". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 咨 stroke by stroke?

咨 has 9 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 咨 and 君?

咨 (zī) and 君 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 咨?

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

Q: What common words use 咨?

Common words containing 咨 include: 咨询 (zī xún) — to consult; consultation; 咨询台 (zī xún tái) — information desk; inquiry desk; 咨询师 (zī xún shī) — consultant; counselor.

How to Write 咨

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

咨 is pronounced zī in Mandarin Chinese. It means to consult; to inquire.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 咨 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 咨

咨询 zī xún

to consult; consultation

咨询台 zī xún tái

information desk; inquiry desk

咨询师 zī xún shī

consultant; counselor

Example Sentences

我想咨询一下。

wǒ xiǎng zī xún yī xià

I would like to inquire.

咨询台在门口。

zī xún tái zài mén kǒu

The information desk is at the entrance.

他是一位心理咨询师。

tā shì yī wèi xīn lǐ zī xún shī

He is a psychological counselor.

Similar Characters

君 jūn

吝 lìn

吞 tūn

Practice Writing 咨 (zī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 咨

What does 咨 (zī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 咨 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 咨 and 君?

What mistakes do learners make writing 咨?

What common words use 咨?

How to Write 咨 (zī)