子
Meaning:
son, child; seed, egg; fruit; small thing
HSK 1
Frequency:
#1745
Pinyin:
zi
Strokes:
3
Radical:
子
How to Write 子 - 3 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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3
About "子" in Chinese
The Chinese character 子 (zi) means "son, child; seed, egg; fruit; small thing". It is classified as an HSK 1 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 3 strokes. Common words containing 子 include: 世子, 丙子, 丫子.
📚 Words and Phrases with 子
Common words containing this character
📜 Etymology
Type: Pictographic
Origin: A child in a wrap, with outstretched arms but bundled legs
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "子"?
- The pinyin is zi
- How many strokes does "子" have?
- It has 3 strokes
- What does "子" mean?
- son, child; seed, egg; fruit; small thing
- What is the radical of "子"?
- The radical is "子"