志
Meaning:
determination, will; mark, sign; to record, to write
HSK 5
Frequency:
#2310
Pinyin:
zhì
Strokes:
7
Radical:
心
How to Write 志 - 7 Strokes
Watch how each stroke is written step-by-step
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About "志" in Chinese
The Chinese character 志 (zhì) means "determination, will; mark, sign; to record, to write". It is classified as an HSK 5 character, making it part of advanced Chinese vocabulary. This character is written with 7 strokes. Common words containing 志 include: 代志, 凌志, 励志.
📚 Words and Phrases with 志
Common words containing this character
代志
(Tw) (coll.) matter; thing (from Taiwanese, Tai-lo pr. [tāi-tsì], equivalent to Mandarin 事情[shi4 qing5])
HSK 2
凌志
Lexus, luxury vehicle brand of Toyota Motor Corporation
HSK 2
励志
to pursue a goal with determination
HSK 2
同志
comrade
HSK 2
丧志
to become demoralized
HSK 2
墓志
inscribed stone tablet placed in a tomb; memorial inscription on such a tablet
HSK 2
壮志
great goal
HSK 2
大志
high aims
HSK 2
奇志
high aspiration
HSK 2
宝志
Baozhi, or Pao-chih, Chinese monk (418–514), also known as 保誌|保志 or 誌公|志公
HSK 2
📜 Etymology
Type: Ideographic
Origin: The mind 心 of a scholar 士; 士 also provides the pronunciation
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce "志"?
- The pinyin is zhì
- How many strokes does "志" have?
- It has 7 strokes
- What does "志" mean?
- determination, will; mark, sign; to record, to write
- What is the radical of "志"?
- The radical is "心"