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

Q: What does 谘 (zī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 谘 (zī) means "to consult". with 11 strokes and the radical 讠.

Q: How do you write 谘 stroke by stroke?

谘 has 11 strokes. The radical is 讠. 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 谘 and 诫?

谘 (zī) and 诫 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 谘?

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

Q: What common words use 谘?

Common words containing 谘 include: 谘询 (zī xún) — to consult or inquire; 谘商 (zī shāng) — counseling or consultation; 谘议 (zī yì) — to deliberate or consult.

How to Write 谘

The character 谘 (zī) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 讠 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

谘 is pronounced zī in Mandarin Chinese. It means to consult.

Common Words with 谘

谘询 zī xún

to consult or inquire

谘商 zī shāng

counseling or consultation

谘议 zī yì

to deliberate or consult

Example Sentences

请去谘询处。

qǐng qù zī xún chù

Please go to the information desk.

我们需要谘商。

wǒ men xū yào zī shāng

We need consultation.

这是谘议机构。

zhè shì zī yì jī gòu

This is a consultative body.

Similar Characters

诫 jiè

诬 wū

语 yǔ

Practice Writing 谘 (zī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 谘

What does 谘 (zī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 谘 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 谘 and 诫?

What mistakes do learners make writing 谘?

What common words use 谘?

How to Write 谘 (zī)