智 Stroke Order — How to Write 智
智 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 日, 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.
智 Radical and Character Components
智 is an ideographic compound. Known 知 clearly 日; 知 also provides the pronunciation.
Radical: 日 + 8 more strokes
智 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- zhì
Meanings of 智 in Chinese
1
zhì智
Cleverness, intelligence, wisdom, or insight.
他的智慧帮助他解决了难题。
His wisdom helped him solve the difficult problem.
Common Words and Phrases with 智
1
The last molar that emerges in adulthood.
我的智齿长得很不舒服，需要去看牙医。
My wisdom tooth is growing uncomfortably, so I need to see a dentist.
2
Intelligence
解决这个难题需要超凡的智慧和耐心。
Solving this difficult problem requires extraordinary wisdom and patience.
3
Intelligence; the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.
他通过持续学习和实践，显著提高了自己的智力水平。
He significantly improved his intelligence level through continuous learning and practice.
4
resourcefulness; wisdom and stratagem
他的智谋帮助团队克服了许多难题。
His ingenuity helped the team overcome many difficulties.
5
A person or group that provides expert advice, strategies, and ideas, often called a 'brain trust' or 'wise man'.
他常常被视为我们团队的智囊，总能提出有用的建议。
He is often regarded as the brain trust of our team, always capable of offering valuable advice.
6
A brain trust; a group of experts who advise on strategy and policy, often without official status.
这家公司聘请了一个智囊团来帮助他们制定新的市场拓展计划。
This company hired a brain trust to help them formulate a new market expansion plan.
7
Intelligence; the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills, encompassing human intellect and the capabilities of artificial systems.
这款手机拥有许多实用的智能功能，让日常生活更加便捷。
This smartphone has many practical intelligent features, making daily life more convenient.
8
To take or win by strategy, cunning, or wit.
小明智取了藏在树上的风筝。
Xiao Ming cleverly retrieved the kite stuck in the tree.
9
Intelligence Quotient (IQ)
他的智商很高，学习新知识总是很快
His IQ is very high, and he always learns new knowledge quickly.
10
An intellectual or a wise person, devoted to mental activities, thinking, and reasoning.
这位智士沉浸在古老的哲学著作中，寻求对生命意义的深刻理解。
This intellectual immersed himself in ancient philosophical works, seeking a deep understanding of the meaning of life.
11
both intelligent and courageous
那位消防员智勇双全，在火灾现场不仅沉着冷静地指挥救援，还英勇地冲入火海救出了被困人员。
That firefighter, both wise and brave, not only calmly directed the rescue efforts at the fire scene but also valiantly rushed into the flames to save trapped individuals.
12
Intellectual education, focusing on developing intelligence and mental abilities.
学校非常重视学生的智育发展，开设了多种课程来激发他们的思维能力。
The school attaches great importance to students' intellectual education development, offering various courses to stimulate their thinking abilities.
13
mentally retarded; intellectual disability
这部电影通过讲述一个智障儿童的故事，展现了人性的光辉。
This movie, by telling the story of a child with intellectual disability, showcases the brilliance of human nature.
14
A wise person; a sage.
智者总是能够从过去的经验中吸取教训，避免重蹈覆辙
A wise person can always learn from past experiences and avoid repeating mistakes.
More words with 智
- ruì睿zhì智Wise and farsighted.
- ruò弱zhì智intellectually disabled
- míng明zhì智Wise, Sensible
- lǐ理zhì智reason, rationality
- xīn心zhì智mind, intellect
- cái才zhì智Talent, Intellect
- zhì智néng能huà化intelligentization, smartization
- zhì智néng能shǒu手jī机smartphone
- zhì智néng能suǒ锁smart lock, intelligent lock
- yǒu有zhì智huì慧wise, intelligent
- zhì智néng能yīn音xiāng箱smart speaker
- zhì智shēn深Deep Wisdom, Profound Wisdom
- bù不lǐ理zhì智irrational, unreasonable
- bù不míng明zhì智unwise, ill-advised
- jī机zhì智Quick-witted, Resourceful
- zhì智lì力yóu游xì戏Puzzle game, Brain game
- zhì智míng名wise reputation, fame for wisdom
- zhì智néng能jiā家diàn电smart home appliances, smart appliances
- zhì智néng能jiā家jū居Smart home, Home automation
- zhì智néng能shè设bèi备Smart device, Intelligent device
Idioms with 智
- zhì智jìn尽néng能suǒ索at one's wit's end
- zhì智yuán圆xíng行fāng方wise and upright
- cái才bó薄zhì智qiǎn浅of meager intellect and little learning
- cōng聪ming明cái才zhì智intelligence and talent
- cōng聪ming明zhì智huì慧Intelligent and wise
- dà大zhì智dà大yǒng勇great wisdom and courage
- dà大zhì智ruò若yú愚great wisdom appears foolish
- dòu斗zhì智dòu斗lì力compete in wits and strength
- jí急zhōng中shēng生zhì智wisdom born of urgency
- jiàn见rén仁jiàn见zhì智different people have different opinions
- jiàn见zhì智jiàn见rén仁different people have different views
- lì利lìng令zhì智hūn昏blinded by greed
Recommended tools
Chinese Text Image Generator
Create PNGs with pinyin, highlight character parts or remove strokes
Open the tool →
Bingo Cards
Picture and word Bingo for your class
Open the tool →
Picture Worksheets
Chinese and English fill-in vocabulary worksheets
Open the tool →
Writing Worksheets
Printable tracing sheets with a QR learning companion
Open the tool →Questions about 智
What does 智 mean in Chinese?
智 (zhì) means “Cleverness” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 智?
智 is pronounced zhì in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 智 have?
智 has 12 strokes.
How do you write 智?
智 is written in 12 strokes, starting from the radical 日. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 智?
The radical of 智 is 日, and 智 is an ideographic compound.