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

Q: What does 梓 (zǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 梓 (zǐ) means "Catalpa tree or printing block". with 11 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 梓 stroke by stroke?

梓 has 11 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 梓 and 枯?

梓 (zǐ) and 枯 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 梓?

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

Q: What common words use 梓?

Common words containing 梓 include: 梓里 (zǐ lǐ) — Hometown or native place; 梓木 (zǐ mù) — Catalpa wood; 桑梓 (sāng zǐ) — Hometown / Native place.

How to Write 梓

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

梓 is pronounced zǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Catalpa tree or printing block.

Common Words with 梓

梓里 zǐ lǐ

Hometown or native place

梓木 zǐ mù

Catalpa wood

桑梓 sāng zǐ

Hometown / Native place

Example Sentences

他回到了梓里。

tā huí dào le zǐ lǐ

He returned to his hometown.

这张桌子是梓木做的。

zhè zhāng zhuō zi shì zǐ mù zuò de

This table is made of catalpa wood.

他非常热爱桑梓。

tā fēi cháng rè ài sāng zǐ

He loves his hometown very much.

Similar Characters

枯 kū

枰 píng

枳 zhǐ

Practice Writing 梓 (zǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 梓

What does 梓 (zǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 梓 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 梓 and 枯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 梓?

What common words use 梓?

How to Write 梓 (zǐ)