姊 (zǐ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 姊 (zǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 姊 (zǐ) means "Older sister.". with 7 strokes and the radical 女.

Q: How do you write 姊 stroke by stroke?

姊 has 7 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 姊 and 奴?

姊 (zǐ) and 奴 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 姊?

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 姊?

Common words containing 姊 include: 姊妹 (zǐ mèi) — sisters; 姊夫 (zǐ fū) — brother-in-law (elder sister's husband); 大姊 (dà zǐ) — Eldest sister.

How to Write 姊

The character 姊 (zǐ) is written with 7 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

姊 is pronounced zǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Older sister..

Common Words with 姊

姊妹 zǐ mèi

sisters

姊夫 zǐ fū

brother-in-law (elder sister's husband)

大姊 dà zǐ

Eldest sister

Example Sentences

她们是亲姊妹。

tā men shì qīn zǐ mèi

They are biological sisters.

我姊夫是医生。

wǒ zǐ fū shì yī shēng

My brother-in-law is a doctor.

她是我的大姊。

tā shì wǒ de dà zǐ

She is my eldest sister.

Similar Characters

奴 nú

奶 nǎi

奸 jiān

Practice Writing 姊 (zǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 姊

What does 姊 (zǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 姊 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 姊 and 奴?

What mistakes do learners make writing 姊?

What common words use 姊?

How to Write 姊 (zǐ)