How to Write 子
The character 子 (zi) is written with 3 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 子 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
子 is pronounced zi in Mandarin Chinese. It means Child; son; seed.
This is a polyphonic character with readings: zi, zǐ.
As an HSK Level 1 character, 子 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 子
Example Sentences
孩子在玩耍。
hái zi zài wán shuǎ
The child is playing.
我有一个儿子。
wǒ yǒu yí gè ér zi
I have a son.
桌子上有书。
zhuō zi shàng yǒu shū
There are books on the table.
他身材高大，是一个典型的北方男子。
tā shēn cái gāo dà，shì yī gè diǎn xíng de běi fāng nán zǐ。
He is tall and is a typical Northern man.
Practice Writing 子 (zi)
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