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

Q: What does 秭 (zǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 秭 (zǐ) means "septillion (10^24)". with 9 strokes and the radical 禾.

Q: How do you write 秭 stroke by stroke?

秭 has 9 strokes. The radical is 禾. 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 秭 and 秀?

秭 (zǐ) and 秀 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 秭?

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

Q: What common words use 秭?

Common words containing 秭 include: 秭归 (zǐ guī) — Zigui (a county in Hubei); 万秭 (wàn zǐ) — an astronomical number; ten thousand quadrillion; 秭妹 (zǐ mèi) — sisters.

How to Write 秭

The character 秭 (zǐ) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 禾 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

秭 is pronounced zǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means septillion (10^24).

Common Words with 秭

秭归 zǐ guī

Zigui (a county in Hubei)

万秭 wàn zǐ

an astronomical number; ten thousand quadrillion

秭妹 zǐ mèi

sisters

Example Sentences

秭归在湖北省。

zǐ guī zài hú běi shěng

Zigui is in Hubei Province.

这是一个大数目。

zhè shì yí gè dà shù mù

This is a large amount.

秭妹情深。

zǐ mèi qíng shēn

The bond between sisters is deep.

Similar Characters

秀 xiù

私 sī

秃 tū

Practice Writing 秭 (zǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 秭

What does 秭 (zǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 秭 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 秭 and 秀?

What mistakes do learners make writing 秭?

What common words use 秭?

How to Write 秭 (zǐ)