Hanzi Sheets
子
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Stroke order — 3 strokes, step by step
Read left to right: each box adds one stroke. The red stroke is the new one; gray strokes are already written.
Common words with 子
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 杯子 | bēi zi | cup; glass |
| 儿子 | ér zi | son |
| 椅子 | yǐ zi | chair |
| 桌子 | zhuō zi | table; desk |
| 孩子 | hái zi | child |
| 妻子 | qī zǐ | wife and children |
| 鼻子 | bí zi | nose |
| 电子 | diàn zǐ | electronic; electron (particle physics) |
FAQ
How many strokes does 子 have?
子 has 3 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 子?
The pinyin for 子 is zi. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄗ˙.
What does 子 mean in Chinese?
子 means: son; child. It appears in common words such as 杯子、儿子、椅子.