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

Q: What does 锱 (zī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 锱 (zī) means "ancient unit of weight (very small)". with 13 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 锱 stroke by stroke?

锱 has 13 strokes. The radical is 钅. 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 锱 and 铐?

锱 (zī) and 铐 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 锱?

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

Q: What common words use 锱?

Common words containing 锱 include: 锱铢 (zī zhū) — tiny amounts; trifles; 锱铢必较 (zī zhū bì jiào) — to haggle over every penny; to be very stingy; 锱介 (zī jiè) — trifles; small matters.

How to Write 锱

The character 锱 (zī) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 钅 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

锱 is pronounced zī in Mandarin Chinese. It means ancient unit of weight (very small).

Common Words with 锱

锱铢 zī zhū

tiny amounts; trifles

锱铢必较 zī zhū bì jiào

to haggle over every penny; to be very stingy

锱介 zī jiè

trifles; small matters

Example Sentences

锱铢是古代单位。

zī zhū shì gǔ dài dān wèi

Zizhu are ancient units of weight.

他买菜锱铢必较。

tā mǎi cài zī zhū bì jiào

He haggles over every penny when buying groceries.

他为人很锱介。

tā wéi rén hěn zī jiè

He is very scrupulous about small details.

Similar Characters

铐 kào

铑 lǎo

铒 ěr

Practice Writing 锱 (zī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 锱

What does 锱 (zī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 锱 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 锱 and 铐?

What mistakes do learners make writing 锱?

What common words use 锱?

How to Write 锱 (zī)