Chinese characters for “zhi”
111 characters share this plain syllable. Compare tone marks first, then open a character for writing and usage.
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First tone
zhī
only, merely, just
5 strokes · HSK 3.0 L1marks preceding phrase as modifier of following phrase
3 strokes · HSK 2.0 L4to support, to sustain
4 strokes · HSK 2.0 L5juice, liquor, fluid
5 strokesto knit, to weave
8 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9branches, limbs
8 strokes · HSK 3.0 L6measuring cup
5 strokessesame
6 strokesto chirp
7 strokesmeasuring cup
7 strokesto know, to perceive, to comprehend
8 strokeslimbs
8 strokesjasmine
9 strokesto revere, to respect, to look up to
9 strokescorn, callus
9 strokesfat, grease, lard, oil
10 strokesonly, merely, just
10 strokesjasmine
11 strokesused in 檳椥|槟椥[Bin1 zhi1]
12 strokessword
13 strokesgrain ready for grinding
13 strokesspider
14 strokesto knit, to weave
18 strokesPhysalis angulata
22 strokesSecond tone
zhí
price, value, worth
10 strokes · HSK 3.0 L4straight, vertical
8 strokes · HSK 3.0 L5to execute
6 strokesnephew
8 strokesniece
9 strokessoil with high clay content
11 strokesto execute
11 strokesduty, profession
11 strokestree, plant
12 strokesto breed, to spawn
12 strokesto tie up, to shackle
12 strokesthe sole of the foot
12 strokesiron
13 strokesto gather, to pick up
14 strokesto hesitate, to waver
15 strokesduty, profession
18 strokesto hesitate, to waver
21 strokesThird tone
zhǐ
finger, toe
9 strokes · HSK 3.0 L4paper
7 strokes · HSK 3.0 L3to stop, to halt
4 strokes · HSK 3.0 L5to go
3 strokesaim, intention, purpose, will
6 strokeslocation, site
7 strokesan angelica herb
7 strokesblessings, happiness, good luck
8 strokesunit of length used during the Zhou dynasty
9 strokestrifoliate orange
9 strokesonly, merely, just
9 strokesthe end of an axle that extends beyond the hub
9 strokespaper
10 strokestoe
11 strokesembroidery, needlework
12 strokesester
13 strokesFourth tone
zhì
reach, arrive
6 strokes · HSK 3.0 L5to administer, to govern, to regulate
8 strokes · HSK 3.0 L5system
8 strokes · HSK 3.0 L6to lay out, to place, to set aside
13 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9to send
10 strokes · HSK 3.0 L7-9determination, will
7 strokesstubborn
7 strokesbadger
7 strokesbook jacket
8 strokesflag, pennant, sign
8 strokesto roast, to broil
8 strokesessence, nature
8 strokesto grow, to flourish
8 strokesto pile, to stack
9 strokescomb
9 strokesto climb
9 strokessincere, warm, cordial
10 strokesshackles, fetters, handcuffs
10 strokesorder
10 strokesbag, satchel
10 strokestribute
10 strokesthe back of a cart
10 strokesto heal, to cure
11 strokesto throw, to hurl, to fling, to cast
11 strokespiles, hemorrhoids
11 strokesto obstruct, to stop
11 strokeshawk, vulture
11 strokesswine
12 strokeswisdom, knowledge, intelligence
12 strokesto block, to obstruct
12 strokesspot, mole, birthmark
12 strokesleech
12 strokesstallion
12 strokesunicorn
13 strokesyoung, immature
13 strokesthe back of a cart
13 strokespheasant
13 strokesto block, to obstruct
14 strokesto fall, to stumble, to falter
14 strokessystem
14 strokesdetermination, will
14 strokesflag, pennant, sign
15 strokessincere, warm, cordial
15 strokesvagina
15 strokesa horn of wine
15 strokesessence, nature
15 strokesto stumble, to totter
15 strokesto send
16 strokesto throw, to hurl, to fling, to cast
17 strokescomb
17 strokestribute
18 strokesstallion
19 strokesto stumble, to totter
22 strokeshawk, vulture
22 strokesWords using this pronunciation family
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