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

Q: What does 滓 (zǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 滓 (zǐ) means "dregs; residue". with 13 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 滓 stroke by stroke?

滓 has 13 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 滓 and 涪?

滓 (zǐ) and 涪 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 滓?

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

Q: What common words use 滓?

Common words containing 滓 include: 渣滓 (zhā zǐ) — Waste or scum; 沉滓 (chén zǐ) — dregs; sediment; refuse; 废滓 (fèi zǐ) — Waste residue; dross.

How to Write 滓

The character 滓 (zǐ) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

滓 is pronounced zǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means dregs; residue.

Common Words with 滓

渣滓 zhā zǐ

Waste or scum

沉滓 chén zǐ

dregs; sediment; refuse

废滓 fèi zǐ

Waste residue; dross

Example Sentences

倒掉这些渣滓。

dào diào zhè xiē zhā zǐ

Dump out these dregs.

水底有沉滓。

shuǐ dǐ yǒu chén zǐ

There is sediment at the bottom of the water.

清理这些废滓。

qīng lǐ zhè xiē fèi zǐ

Clean up these wastes.

Similar Characters

涪 fú

涫 guàn

涮 shuàn

Practice Writing 滓 (zǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 滓

What does 滓 (zǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 滓 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 滓 and 涪?

What mistakes do learners make writing 滓?

What common words use 滓?

How to Write 滓 (zǐ)