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

Q: What does 滋 (zī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 滋 (zī) means "nourish; grow; taste". with 12 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 滋 stroke by stroke?

滋 has 12 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 滋 and 流?

滋 (zī) and 流 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 滋?

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

Q: What common words use 滋?

Common words containing 滋 include: 滋味 (zī wèi) — taste; flavor; 滋润 (zī rùn) — moist; to nourish; 滋生 (zī shēng) — breed; multiply; create.

How to Write 滋

The character 滋 (zī) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 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

滋 is pronounced zī in Mandarin Chinese. It means nourish; grow; taste.

Common Words with 滋

滋味 zī wèi

taste; flavor

滋润 zī rùn

moist; to nourish

滋生 zī shēng

breed; multiply; create

Example Sentences

这道菜的滋味很好。

zhè dào cài de zī wèi hěn hǎo

The flavor of this dish is very good.

这种面霜非常滋润。

zhè zhǒng miàn shuāng fēi cháng zī rùn

This face cream is very moisturizing.

潮湿容易滋生细菌。

cháo shī róng yì zī shēng xì jūn

Dampness easily breeds bacteria.

Similar Characters

流 liú

浙 zhè

浚 jùn

Practice Writing 滋 (zī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 滋

What does 滋 (zī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 滋 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 滋 and 流?

What mistakes do learners make writing 滋?

What common words use 滋?

How to Write 滋 (zī)