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

Q: What does 眦 (zì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 眦 (zì) means "corner of the eye". with 11 strokes and the radical 目.

Q: How do you write 眦 stroke by stroke?

眦 has 11 strokes. The radical is 目. 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 眦 and 相?

眦 (zì) and 相 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 眦?

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

Q: What common words use 眦?

Common words containing 眦 include: 睚眦 (yá zì) — A furious stare; a small grudge.; 眦裂 (zì liè) — eyes splitting (with rage); 眦目 (zì mù) — to stare angrily.

How to Write 眦

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

眦 is pronounced zì in Mandarin Chinese. It means corner of the eye.

Common Words with 眦

睚眦 yá zì

A furious stare; a small grudge.

眦裂 zì liè

eyes splitting (with rage)

眦目 zì mù

to stare angrily

Example Sentences

他为人睚眦必报。

tā wéi rén yá zì bì bào

He is the type to seek revenge for even the smallest slight.

他气得目眦尽裂。

tā qì dé mù zì jìn liè

He was so angry that his eyes nearly burst from their sockets.

他眦目而视。

tā zì mù ér shì

He glared with wide eyes.

Similar Characters

相 xiāng

盹 dǔn

盼 pàn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 眦

What does 眦 (zì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 眦 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 眦 and 相?

What mistakes do learners make writing 眦?

What common words use 眦?

How to Write 眦 (zì)