Common Meanings
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zhī之
A grammatical particle indicating possession or a connective relationship, similar to 'of' or '-s' in English.
感到悲伤是人之常情。
Feeling sad is human nature.
A particle used to connect a modifier to the noun it describes, indicating a possessive or descriptive relationship, similar to 'of' or '-s' in English.
成功之钥在于坚持不懈的努力。
The key to success lies in persistent effort.
Used between a subject and its predicate to form a noun phrase or clause, often to describe an action or state. Similar to 'of' or '-ing' in some contexts.
读书之乐，在于沉浸其中。
The joy of reading lies in being immersed in it.
A pronoun, used to replace a person or thing, often functioning as an object in classical Chinese or set phrases.
旧的设备已经被新的技术取而代之。
The old equipment has already been replaced by new technology.
Pronoun, meaning 'this' or 'that', often referring to something previously mentioned or implied, sometimes indicating an opposite situation.
努力学习，才能取得好成绩；反之，则会落后。
Only by studying hard can one achieve good grades; conversely, one will fall behind.
Used as an empty particle or structural word, often to link clauses or phrases, indicating a gradual process or the passage of time, without a specific referential meaning, similar to 'eventually' or 'over time'.
日积月累之，她的烹饪技巧越发娴熟。
With daily accumulation over time, her cooking skills became increasingly proficient.
To go to; to arrive at; to proceed towards a destination.
我将之京城，办理要事
I will go to the capital to handle important affairs.