恣 (zì) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 恣 (zì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 恣 (zì) means "unrestrained". with 10 strokes and the radical 心.

Q: How do you write 恣 stroke by stroke?

恣 has 10 strokes. The radical is 心. 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 恣 and 忝?

恣 (zì) and 忝 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 恣?

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

Q: What common words use 恣?

Common words containing 恣 include: 恣意 (zì yì) — willfully; 放恣 (fàng zì) — unbridled; wanton; 恣情 (zì qíng) — to one's heart's content.

How to Write 恣

The character 恣 (zì) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 心 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

恣 is pronounced zì in Mandarin Chinese. It means unrestrained.

Common Words with 恣

恣意 zì yì

willfully

放恣 fàng zì

unbridled; wanton

恣情 zì qíng

to one's heart's content

Example Sentences

他恣意妄为。

tā zì yì wàng wéi

He acts recklessly and does whatever he wants.

他的行为很放恣。

tā de xíng wéi hěn fàng zì

His behavior is very unrestrained.

大家恣情欢笑。

dà jiā zì qíng huān xiào

Everyone laughed to their heart's content.

Similar Characters

忝 tiǎn

忞 mín

忠 zhōng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 恣

What does 恣 (zì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 恣 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 恣 and 忝?

What mistakes do learners make writing 恣?

What common words use 恣?

How to Write 恣 (zì)