治 Stroke Order — How to Write 治
治 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 氵, 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.
治 Radical and Character Components
治 is an ideographic compound. A structure 台 that directs the flow of water 氵.
Radical: 氵 + 5 more strokes
治 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- zhì
Meanings of 治 in Chinese
1
zhì治
To manage, govern, or administer; to deal with, often to resolve a problem fundamentally.
我们应该从根源上解决问题，才能真正治本。
We should address the problem from its root cause to truly resolve it fundamentally.
To manage or harness, especially referring to large-scale natural resources like rivers or water.
为了保护环境，村民们决定一起治好这条小河。
In order to protect the environment, the villagers decided to work together to clean up this small river.
To punish; to prosecute; to deal with (someone for wrongdoing).
他因偷窃被依法治罪。
He was prosecuted according to law for theft.
To treat (an illness); to cure; to provide medical therapy.
医生正在给病人治病
The doctor is treating the patient.
To eliminate diseases and pests affecting crops, such as locusts or aphids.
农民们正在积极治虫害。
Farmers are actively working to control insect pests.
To engage in research or scholarship, particularly in academic fields like history or a specific discipline.
他毕生致力于治学研究，成果斐然
He devoted his entire life to academic research, achieving remarkable results.
To bring order, ensure stability, or maintain public security; often referring to a well-governed state or community.
希望社会治安越来越好。
We hope for increasingly better public security.
Formerly referred to the administrative seat or capital of a local government, as in 'fǔzhì' (prefectural seat) or 'zhìsuǒ' (administrative seat).
这座古城曾是重要的县治。
This ancient city was once an important county seat.
Common Words and Phrases with 治
1
public order and security
这个社区的治安一直很好，居民们生活得很安心
The public order in this neighborhood has always been excellent, and residents feel very secure living here.
2
To address the root cause of a problem, providing a permanent solution.
仅仅减轻症状是治标不治本，我们应该找到病因。
Simply relieving symptoms is treating the symptoms but not the root cause; we should identify the etiology.
3
To treat the symptoms, not the root cause.
只给病人吃止痛药是治标，要找到病因才能治本。
Just giving painkillers to the patient is treating the symptoms; only by finding the cause of the illness can we address the root cause.
4
To cure the sickness and save the patient; figuratively, to offer constructive criticism to help someone rectify their errors.
对同事的错误提出建设性意见，正是‘治病救人’的态度，旨在帮助他们进步，而不是指责。
Giving constructive feedback on a colleague's mistakes is precisely the attitude of 'treating the illness to save the patient,' aiming to help them improve rather than just criticizing.
5
to administer a country; to govern a nation
古人认为，修身齐家之后才能谈论治国之道。
The ancients believed that only after cultivating oneself and managing one's household could one discuss the art of governing a realm.
6
To govern the country well and ensure peace and security for the people.
一个贤明的领导者，其终身目标便是治国安民，让百姓安居乐业。
A wise leader's lifelong goal is to govern the society and ensure its people live in peace and prosperity.
7
homemaking
爷爷常说，成功的秘诀不仅在于事业有成，更在于勤俭治家，才能家和万事兴。
Grandpa often says that the secret to success is not only a prosperous career, but more importantly, diligent household management to ensure family harmony and prosperity in all endeavors.
8
To study Confucian classics.
那位老教授一生致力于治经，对儒家文化有独到见解。
That old professor dedicated his life to studying the classics, and has unique insights into Confucian culture.
9
To govern, manage, or bring under control.
这个社区的居民自发组织起来，治理了被废弃的空地，将其改造成了一个小花园。
The residents of this community spontaneously organized to reclaim the abandoned open space, transforming it into a small garden.
10
to treat; medical treatment or therapy
医生为病人提供了有效的治疗方案。
The doctor provided an effective treatment plan for the patient.
11
governing power or administrative authority
在一个大型公司里，董事会行使着公司的治权，决定着公司的发展方向和日常运营。
In a large corporation, the board of directors exercises the company's governance authority, determining its development direction and daily operations.
12
to make funeral arrangements
家人们正在为祖母的离世治丧。
The family is making arrangements for their grandmother's passing.
13
times of peace and prosperity; a well-governed era
在文人墨客的理想中，百姓安居乐业，社会和谐稳定，便是一个真正的治世
In the ideal vision of scholars and literati, when people live in peace and contentment, and society is harmonious and stable, that is a true era of peace and prosperity.
14
to prevent floods by water control; to regulate rivers and watercourses
当地政府每年都会投入大量资金用于治水工程，以保障居民的生命财产安全。
The local government invests a lot of money every year in water management projects to ensure the safety of residents' lives and property.
15
To try to solve a problem but only make it more complicated or worse.
他处理这笔账务问题时，没有先理清思路，结果反而治丝益棼，让情况更加复杂了。
When he dealt with this accounting issue, he didn't clarify his thinking first, and as a result, he only made things worse, complicating the situation even further.
16
The seat of a local government.
这座古老的村落曾是当地县令的治所，保留着许多历史遗迹。
This ancient village was once the administrative seat of the local magistrate, preserving many historical relics.
More words with 治
- zhěn诊zhì治diagnosis and treatment
- jiǎo矫zhì治Correction, Remedy
- fǔ府zhì治site of prefectural government
- jiǔ灸zhì治Moxibustion treatment.
- lì吏zhì治Official administration, Bureaucratic rule
- liáo疗zhì治treat, cure
- shān删zhì治Suppress and govern, Delete and manage
- zhū株zhì治Spot treatment, Individual plant treatment
- biàn辨zhèng证lùn论zhì治syndrome differentiation and treatment, differentiation of syndromes and determination of treatment
- fáng防zhì治Prevention and control, Prevent and treat
- tǒng统zhì治rule, dominate
- zhì治hǎo好cure, heal
- jiù救zhì治Treat, Medical treatment
- zhì治bìng病treat illness, cure disease
- zhì治hé河river control, river management
- zhì治xué学engage in scholarship, pursue academic studies
- zhì治yù愈Cure, Heal
- zhì治zuì罪convict, punish
- fǎ法zhì治Rule of law, Governance by law
- xiàn县zhì治county seat, county capital
Idioms with 治
- zhì治luàn乱fú扶wēi危govern disorder and aid peril
- ān安bāng邦zhì治guó国govern the country and secure the realm
- bǎi百zhì治bǎi百xiào效always effective
- biāo标běn本jiān兼zhì治treat both symptoms and root cause
- bù不zhì治zhī之zhèng症an incurable illness or intractable problem
- dà大yǔ禹zhì治shuǐ水Yu the Great tames the floods
- fēn分ér而zhì治zhī之divide and rule
- jiǔ久ān安cháng长zhì治Long-term stability and prosperity
- lì励jīng精tú图zhì治exert oneself for good governance
- píng平zhì治tiān天xià下govern the land to bring peace and order
- tóu头tòng痛zhì治tóu头treat the symptoms, not the cause
- wén文zhì治wǔ武gōng功achievements in civil and military affairs
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Open the tool →Questions about 治
What does 治 mean in Chinese?
治 (zhì) means “To manage, govern, or administer” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 治?
治 is pronounced zhì in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 治 have?
治 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 治?
治 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 氵. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 治?
The radical of 治 is 氵, and 治 is an ideographic compound.