字
Meaning:
character, letter, symbol, word
HSK 1
Frequency:
#1750
Pinyin:
zì
Strokes:
6
Radical:
子
How to Write 字 - 6 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "字" in Chinese
The Chinese character 字 (zì) means "character, letter, symbol, word". It is classified as an HSK 1 character, making it essential for beginners. This character is written with 6 strokes. Common words containing 字 include: 一字, 丁字, 代字.
📚 Words and Phrases with 字
Common words containing this character
一字
in a row; in a line
HSK 2
丁字
T-shaped
HSK 2
代字
abbreviated name of an entity (e.g. 皖政, a short name for 安徽省人民政府)
HSK 2
俗字
nonstandard form of a Chinese character
HSK 2
借字
see 通假字[tong1 jia3 zi4]
HSK 2
八字
the character 8 or 八
HSK 2
冷字
obscure word
HSK 2
别字
mispronounced or wrongly written character
HSK 2
刺字
to tattoo
HSK 2
十字
cross road
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: A child 子 in a house 宀; 子 also provides the pronunciation
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "字"?
- The pinyin is zì
- How many strokes does "字" have?
- It has 6 strokes
- What does "字" mean?
- character, letter, symbol, word
- What is the radical of "字"?
- The radical is "子"