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

Q: What does 姿 (zī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 姿 (zī) means "appearance; posture". with 9 strokes and the radical 女.

Q: How do you write 姿 stroke by stroke?

姿 has 9 strokes. The radical is 女. 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 姿 and 妊?

姿 (zī) and 妊 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 姿?

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

Q: What common words use 姿?

Common words containing 姿 include: 姿势 (zī shì) — posture; pose; 姿态 (zī tài) — attitude; posture; pose; 姿色 (zī sè) — good looks (usually of a woman).

How to Write 姿

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

姿 is pronounced zī in Mandarin Chinese. It means appearance; posture.

Common Words with 姿

姿势 zī shì

posture; pose

姿态 zī tài

attitude; posture; pose

姿色 zī sè

good looks (usually of a woman)

Example Sentences

你的坐姿很端正。

nǐ de zuò zī hěn duān zhèng

Your sitting posture is very upright.

这种花的姿态很美。

zhè zhòng huā de zī tài hěn měi

The form of this flower is very beautiful.

她是一位有姿色的女子。

tā shì yī wèi yǒu zī sè de nǚ zǐ

She is an attractive woman.

Similar Characters

妊 rèn

妍 yán

妒 dù

Practice Writing 姿 (zī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 姿

What does 姿 (zī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 姿 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 姿 and 妊?

What mistakes do learners make writing 姿?

What common words use 姿?

How to Write 姿 (zī)