志 Stroke Order — How to Write 志
志 is written in 7 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 心, 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.
志 Radical and Character Components
志 is an ideographic compound. The mind 心 of a scholar 士; 士 also provides the pronunciation.
Radical: 心 + 3 more strokes
志 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- zhì
Meanings of 志 in Chinese
1
zhì志
Intention, will, aspiration, ambition, resolve, or an aim.
他立下宏伟的志向，要成为一名优秀的工程师
He set a grand ambition to become an excellent engineer.
To remember or keep something in mind, often to express an emotion or to ensure it is never forgotten.
我们永志不忘这段美好的回忆。
We will never forget this beautiful memory.
Recorded writings or chronicles, such as a magazine or a collection of unusual stories.
我喜欢阅读各种科技杂志。
I enjoy reading various science and technology magazines.
A mark or sign, especially one that serves as a record or identifier.
他每天都会在日志中记录下重要的事。
He records important events in his log every day.
Dialectal: to measure weight, length, or quantity, often informally, e.g., to measure with a small object or a bowl.
妈妈用碗志了志米，看看够不够煮粥。
Mama used a bowl to measure the rice to see if there was enough to cook porridge.
Common Words and Phrases with 志
1
to express mourning; to observe a moment of silence or lower a flag in mourning
我们对他的突然离世深感悲痛，特此志哀
We are deeply saddened by his sudden passing and hereby express our condolences.
2
have great ambition but little talent
他虽然志大才疏，却总是试图承担超出自己能力范围的任务，结果常常事倍功半。
Although he has grand ambitions but limited abilities, he always tries to take on tasks beyond his capabilities, often resulting in much effort for little gain.
3
Aspiration, ambition, and determination to achieve one's goals or make progress.
拥有远大的志气，是实现梦想的第一步。
Having great ambition is the first step towards realizing one's dreams.
4
aspiration and interest
我们俩志趣相投，常常一起探讨艺术和哲学。
We share similar interests and aspirations, often discussing art and philosophy together.
5
A person of ideals and integrity, often a patriot.
真正的志士，即使面对艰难困苦，也从不放弃自己的理想。
A true person of lofty ideals never gives up their aspirations, even when confronted with hardships and difficulties.
6
To share common goals, ideals, and opinions; to cherish the same ideals and follow the same path.
他们俩因都热爱公益事业而志同道合，很快就成了最好的朋友。
The two of them, being like-minded in their passion for public welfare, quickly became the best of friends.
7
aspiration and behaviour
这位年轻人的志行高洁，深受老师和同学的尊敬。
This young man's aspirations and moral conduct are noble, earning him deep respect from teachers and classmates.
8
To dedicate oneself to the pursuit of learning, especially at the age of fifteen.
他自志学之年起，便勤奋好学，立志在艺术领域有所建树。
From the age of dedicating himself to learning, he diligently pursued his studies, determined to achieve something significant in the field of art.
9
Aspiration, or to volunteer.
她志愿加入了一个环保组织，希望能为地球贡献一份力量。
She volunteered to join an environmental organization, hoping to contribute to the planet.
More words with 志
- shǐ矢zhì志to pledge determination, to be highly determined
- mù墓zhì志epitaph, tomb inscription
- xiàn县zhì志county gazetteer, county annals
- xù蓄zhì志Harbor an ambition, Cherish a resolve
- dǔ笃zhì志Determined, Devoted
- mù墓zhì志míng铭epitaph
- bēi碑zhì志Epitaph, Stele inscription
- mò默zhì志remember to oneself
- ruì锐zhì志firm determination; resolute will
- duó夺zhì志Destroy resolve, Crush ambition
- liáo聊zhāi斋zhì志yì异Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio
- lì立zhì志to set one's mind on, to resolve to
- yì意zhì志will, willpower
- zhì志xiàng向Ambition, Aspiration
- biāo标zhì志sign, mark
- zhì志yuàn愿zhě者volunteer
- lì励zhì志inspirational, motivational
- rì日zhì志log, journal
- shén神zhì志consciousness, senses
- xīn心zhì志mindset, willpower
Idioms with 志
- zhì志cún存gāo高yuǎn远Aspi re to great heights
- zhì志dé得yì意mǎn满Ambition realized, heart fully satisfied
- zhì志qù趣bù不fán凡extraordinary aspirations and interests
- zhì志shì士rén仁rén人Noble, benevolent, and sacrificing individuals
- zhì志zài在qiān千lǐ里Aim high and far
- zhì志zài在sì四fāng方Aspiring to achieve great things far and wide
- bīng兵wú无dòu斗zhì志troops lack fighting spirit
- cái才shū疏zhì志dà大ambitious but incompetent
- chóu踌chú躇mǎn满zhì志proud and content with achievements
- cuī摧zhì志qū屈dào道Abandon aspirations and compromise integrity
- dàn淡bó泊míng明zhì志clarify aspirations through simple living
- dòu斗zhì志áng昂yáng扬full of fight and enthusiasm
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Open the tool →Questions about 志
What does 志 mean in Chinese?
志 (zhì) means “Intention” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 志?
志 is pronounced zhì in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 志 have?
志 has 7 strokes.
How do you write 志?
志 is written in 7 strokes, starting from the radical 心. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 志?
The radical of 志 is 心, and 志 is an ideographic compound.