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自
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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 自
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 自行车 | zì xíng chē | bicycle; bike |
| 自己 | zì jǐ | oneself; one's own |
| 自然 | zì rán | nature; natural |
| 各自 | gè zì | each; respective |
| 来自 | lái zì | to come from (a place); From: (in email header) |
| 亲自 | qīn zì | personally; in person |
| 自从 | zì cóng | since (a time); ever since |
| 自动 | zì dòng | automatic; voluntarily |
FAQ
How many strokes does 自 have?
自 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 自?
The pinyin for 自 is zì. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄗˋ.
What does 自 mean in Chinese?
自 means: self; oneself. It appears in common words such as 自行车、自己、自然.