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

Q: What does 粢 (zī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 粢 (zī) means "common millet; grain". with 12 strokes and the radical 米.

Q: How do you write 粢 stroke by stroke?

粢 has 12 strokes. The radical is 米. 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 粢 and 粉?

粢 (zī) and 粉 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 粢?

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

Q: What common words use 粢?

Common words containing 粢 include: 粢饭 (zī fàn) — steamed glutinous rice; sticky rice roll; 粢粑 (zī bā) — sticky rice cake; ciba; 粢盛 (zī shèng) — sacrificial grain.

How to Write 粢

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

粢 is pronounced zī in Mandarin Chinese. It means common millet; grain.

Common Words with 粢

粢饭 zī fàn

steamed glutinous rice; sticky rice roll

粢粑 zī bā

sticky rice cake; ciba

粢盛 zī shèng

sacrificial grain

Example Sentences

我早餐喜欢吃粢饭团。

wǒ zǎo cān xǐ huān chī zī fàn tuán

I like eating sticky rice rolls for breakfast.

这种粢粑的味道很甜。

zhè zhǒng zī bā de wèi dào hěn tián

This glutinous rice cake tastes very sweet.

粢盛是古代祭祀用的谷物。

zī shèng shì gǔ dài jì sì yòng de gǔ wù

'Zicheng' refers to the grains used in ancient sacrifices.

Similar Characters

粉 fěn

粑 bā

粒 lì

Practice Writing 粢 (zī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 粢

What does 粢 (zī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 粢 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 粢 and 粉?

What mistakes do learners make writing 粢?

What common words use 粢?

How to Write 粢 (zī)