致 Stroke Order — How to Write 致
致 is written in 9 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 至, 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.
致 Radical and Character Components
致 is a phono-semantic compound: 攵 (rap) carries the meaning, while 至 indicates the sound.
Radical: 至 + 3 more strokes
致 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- zhì
Meanings of 致 in Chinese
1
zhì致
To dedicate oneself to; to devote all one's efforts to.
他致力探索新的科学领域。
He dedicates himself to exploring new scientific fields.
To cause, lead to, or result in; to bring about.
他的疏忽致使项目延误。
His negligence caused the project to be delayed.
Refers to appearance, style, charm, or interest, often indicating a distinctive quality or a particular kind of appeal.
这家咖啡馆的装修风格很别致，吸引了不少顾客
The decor style of this coffee shop is very distinctive, attracting many customers.
Fine; delicate; exquisite; dense.
这件工艺品制作得非常精致。
This handicraft is made with great delicacy.
Common Words and Phrases with 致
1
to express condolences or mourn for the deceased
在音乐会上，全体观众起立为已故的作曲家致哀。
During the concert, all audience members stood up to mourn the deceased composer.
2
to cause to be disabled or crippled
严重的脊柱损伤可能会导致永久性致残。
Severe spinal cord injuries can lead to permanent disability.
3
To deliver a speech, typically at a formal occasion or ceremony, to express greetings, thanks, congratulations, or other sentiments.
校长在毕业典礼上致辞，勉励学生们勇敢追求梦想。
The principal delivered a speech at the graduation ceremony, encouraging students to bravely pursue their dreams.
4
to become rich; to get rich
通过努力工作和明智投资，他终于成功致富
Through diligent work and shrewd investments, he eventually achieved wealth.
5
to extend congratulations
我们向新婚夫妇致贺，祝他们幸福美满
We extend our congratulations to the newlyweds, wishing them a happy and fulfilling life.
6
To salute or pay one's respects to someone, expressing admiration or honor.
我们向所有为社区默默奉献的人致敬。
We pay tribute to all those who silently contribute to the community.
7
to cool down; refrigeration; to lower temperature
这种新型材料可以有效地致冷电子元件，防止过热
This new type of material can effectively cool electronic components, preventing overheating.
8
to dedicate oneself to; to devote all efforts to; to strive for
这家公司致力为顾客提供优质的产品和卓越的服务。
This company is committed to providing customers with high-quality products and excellent service.
9
Compact, dense, or fine and close in texture; also refers to being thorough or meticulous.
这种合金的内部结构非常致密，因此具有很高的强度。
The internal structure of this alloy is very dense, so it possesses high strength.
10
Deadly or fatal; capable of causing death or very serious harm.
粗心大意是导致这次失败的致命错误。
Carelessness was the fatal mistake that led to this failure.
11
A mortal or fatal wound; metaphorically, a critical flaw or weakness that leads to failure or downfall.
缺乏创新是这家公司发展停滞的致命伤。
Lack of innovation is the fatal flaw causing this company's stagnant development.
12
pyrogenicity; fever-inducing
这种细菌的毒素具有致热作用，能引起高烧
The toxin from this bacteria has a pyrogenic effect, capable of causing a high fever.
13
14
To cause or result in (an outcome, often negative).
管理不善致使公司蒙受了巨大的损失。
Poor management caused the company to suffer huge losses.
15
To resign from official duties or retire from public office (historically used in China).
他年事已高，决定致仕，安享晚年。
He was advanced in years and decided to resign from his official post to enjoy his twilight years.
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More words with 致
- yì逸zhì致leisurely interest, refined ease
- yùn韵zhì致Charm, Grace
- cǐ此zhì致Sincerely, Yours sincerely
- gé格zhì致investigation of things, natural science
- shū殊zhì致different causes, different results
- dǎo导zhì致cause, lead to
- jīng精zhì致exquisite, refined
- xì细zhì致Meticulous, Detailed
- yǎ雅zhi致Elegant, Refined
- yí一zhì致Consistent, In agreement
- bié别zhì致Chic, Unique
- jǐng景zhì致scenery, view
- zhì致lì力yú于dedicated to, committed to
- zhì致xiè谢Acknowledgement, Thanks
- zhì致yì意convey greetings, extend regards
- zhì致yuǎn远Reach far, Far-reaching
- dà大zhì致generally, approximately
- jí极zhì致Ultimate, Extreme
- jǐn紧zhì致Firm, Tight
- luó罗zhì致recruit, enlist
Idioms with 致
- biǎo表lǐ里yī一zhì致consistent in word and deed
- bié别wú无èr二zhì致to be exactly alike
- bù步diào调yī一zhì致act in concert
- cuò错luò落yǒu有zhì致irregularly but harmoniously arranged
- fā发cái财zhì致fù富get rich and prosper
- fā发jiā家zhì致fù富build family fortune and become prosperous
- háo毫wú无èr二zhì致exactly alike
- háo豪qíng情yì逸zhì致heroic spirit and refined leisure
- jǔ举guó国yī一zhì致the whole nation united
- lín淋lí漓jìn尽zhì致fully and vividly expressed
- rèn任zhòng重zhì致yuǎn远Bear heavy responsibilities and reach far
- shēn深rù入xì细zhì致thorough and meticulous
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Open the tool →Questions about 致
What does 致 mean in Chinese?
致 (zhì) means “To dedicate oneself to” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 致?
致 is pronounced zhì in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 致 have?
致 has 9 strokes.
How do you write 致?
致 is written in 9 strokes, starting from the radical 至. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 致?
The radical of 致 is 至, and 致 is a phono-semantic compound.