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炙 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
炙 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
炙 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
炙 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
炙 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
炙 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
炙 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
炙 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
炙 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
炙 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

炙 Stroke Order — How to Write 炙

Stroke Order

炙 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 火, 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.

炙 Radical and Character Components

Components:月火

炙 is a phono-semantic compound: 火 (fire) carries the meaning, while 月 indicates the sound.

Radical: 火 + 4 more strokes

炙 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • zhì

Meanings of 炙 in Chinese

1

zhì炙

To roast or broil. Figuratively, as in '炙手可热' (zhìshǒukěrè), it describes something or someone incredibly popular, influential, or highly sought after, often implying a sudden surge in prominence.
这位明星近期炙手可热，他的新专辑销量屡创新高。
This celebrity has been incredibly popular recently; his new album sales have repeatedly reached new highs.
To roast; often used in the idiom 'kuài zhì rén kǒu' to describe something that is popular and widely acclaimed (e.g., literature, art, or a piece of work).
他的新作一经发布，立刻就因其独特的风格和深刻的内涵而变得脍炙人口。
Upon its release, his new work immediately became highly popular and widely acclaimed due to its unique style and profound content.
To be directly influenced, taught, or inspired by someone's wisdom or guidance, often in the context of a master or mentor (e.g., '亲炙').
他从小就亲炙大师的教诲，受益匪浅。
He has been directly influenced by the master's teachings since childhood, benefiting immensely.

Common Words and Phrases with 炙

1
zhì炙kǎo烤
To roast or grill (food) over a fire; to expose to intense heat.
夏日傍晚，我们喜欢在后院炙烤食物，享受美好的时光。
On summer evenings, we enjoy grilling food in the backyard and having a good time.
2
zhì炙shǒu手kě可rè热
Extremely popular, powerful, or influential, often implying an intimidating or overwhelming presence.
这位年轻导演凭借其独特的电影风格，如今在国际影坛炙手可热。
This young director, with his unique film style, is currently a hot commodity in the international film industry.

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Questions about 炙

What does 炙 mean in Chinese?

炙 (zhì) means “To roast or broil. Figuratively” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 炙?

炙 is pronounced zhì in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 炙 have?

炙 has 8 strokes.

How do you write 炙?

炙 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 火. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 炙?

The radical of 炙 is 火, and 炙 is a phono-semantic compound.