How to write 字 (zì)
字 has 6 strokes and means “character (written)” — it first appears in HSK 1. Watch the stroke order below, trace it in the mi-grid, then test yourself stroke by stroke.
Practise writing 字
Trace mode: follow the grey character with your mouse or finger. Switch to stroke-order animation or quiz mode in the app.
Words that contain 字
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 字 | zì | character (written) | HSK 1 |
| 名字 | míng zì | name | HSK 1 |
| 汉字 | hàn zì | Chinese character | HSK 1 |
| 字典 | zì diǎn | dictionary; character dictionary | HSK 3 |
| 数字 | shù zì | numeral; digit | HSK 4 |
| 字幕 | zì mù | caption; subtitle | HSK 5 |
| 签字 | qiān zì | to sign | HSK 5 |
| 字母 | zì mǔ | letter | HSK 6 |
Stroke order for 字
Write 字 in 6 strokes. The animation in the practice box above shows the correct order; in quiz mode you must draw each stroke in that order, and a wrong start shakes and reveals a hint.
- Stroke 1
- Stroke 2
- Stroke 3
- Stroke 4
- Stroke 5
- Stroke 6
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