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Stroke order — 6 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 字
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 名字 | míng zi | name (of a person or thing) |
| 字 | zì | letter; symbol |
| 字典 | zì diǎn | Chinese character dictionary (containing entries for single characters, contrasted with a 词典, which has entries for words of one or more characters); (coll.) dictionary |
| 数字 | shù zì | numeral; digit |
| 签字 | qiān zì | to sign (one's name); signature |
| 字幕 | zì mù | caption; subtitle |
| 赤字 | chì zì | (financial) deficit; red letter |
| 繁体字 | fán tǐ zì | traditional Chinese character |
FAQ
How many strokes does 字 have?
字 has 6 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 字?
The pinyin for 字 is zì. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄗˋ.
What does 字 mean in Chinese?
字 means: letter; symbol. It appears in common words such as 名字、字、字典.