兹 Stroke Order — How to Write 兹
兹 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 艹, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
兹 Radical and Character Components
Radical: 艹 + 7 more strokes
兹 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- zī
- cí
Meanings of 兹 in Chinese
1
zī兹
This; this one; here. Often used in formal or literary contexts to refer to the current time, event, or object.
兹定于本月十五日举行新闻发布会。
It is hereby scheduled to hold a press conference on the fifteenth of this month.
Used in formal or written contexts, 'zī' (兹) means 'hereby' or 'now,' introducing a statement or action that is currently being declared or taking place.
兹通知，本次会议将于下周二举行。
We hereby announce that this meeting will be held next Tuesday.
Refers to 'year', often used in phrases like 'jīn zī' (this year) or 'lái zī' (next year).
今兹我家的收成比去年好。
This year, my family's harvest is better than last year.
To increase or nourish; to be abundant (similar to '滋').
花木兹茂，生机盎然。
Flowers and trees grow luxuriantly, full of vitality.
An archaic term referring to a straw or rush mat.
古时，人们常以兹为席，席地而坐
In ancient times, people often used 'zi' as mats, sitting directly on the ground.
2
cí兹
Used in the historical place name "龟兹" (Qiūcí), an ancient kingdom in Central Asia known for its strategic location on the Silk Road.
龟兹是古代丝绸之路上一个重要的绿洲王国。
Kucha was an important oasis kingdom on the ancient Silk Road.
Words with 兹
- qiū龟cí兹Kucha, Kuci
- hè赫zī兹Hertz
- zī兹mào茂Zimao
- jīn今zī兹this year, now
- qiū龟cí兹gǔ古guó国Kucha Kingdom, Ancient Kucha Kingdom
Idioms with 兹
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Open the tool →Questions about 兹
What does 兹 mean in Chinese?
兹 (zī) means “This” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 兹?
兹 has 2 pronunciations: zī, cí.
How many strokes does 兹 have?
兹 has 9 strokes.
How do you write 兹?
兹 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 艹. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 兹?
The radical of 兹 is 艹.