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

Q: What does 籽 (zǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 籽 (zǐ) means "Seed". with 9 strokes and the radical 米.

Q: How do you write 籽 stroke by stroke?

籽 has 9 strokes. The radical is 米. 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 籽 and 籼?

籽 (zǐ) and 籼 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 籽?

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

Q: What common words use 籽?

Common words containing 籽 include: 瓜籽 (guā zǐ) — melon seeds; 菜籽 (cài zǐ) — vegetable seed; rapeseed; 籽粒 (zǐ lì) — Grain; seed.

How to Write 籽

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

籽 is pronounced zǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Seed.

Common Words with 籽

瓜籽 guā zǐ

melon seeds

菜籽 cài zǐ

vegetable seed; rapeseed

籽粒 zǐ lì

Grain; seed

Example Sentences

我们一边聊天一边吃瓜籽。

wǒ men yī biān liáo tiān yī biān chī guā zǐ

We chat while eating melon seeds.

菜籽可以用来榨油。

cài zǐ kě yǐ yòng lái zhà yóu

Rapeseeds can be used to extract oil.

这些玉米籽粒非常饱满。

zhè xiē yù mǐ zǐ lì fēi cháng bǎo mǎn

These corn kernels are very plump.

Similar Characters

籼 xiān

粉 fěn

粑 bā

Practice Writing 籽 (zǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 籽

What does 籽 (zǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 籽 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 籽 and 籼?

What mistakes do learners make writing 籽?

What common words use 籽?

How to Write 籽 (zǐ)