枝 Stroke Order — How to Write 枝
枝 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 木, 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.
枝 Radical and Character Components
枝 is a phono-semantic compound: 木 (tree) carries the meaning, while 支 indicates the sound.
Radical: 木 + 4 more strokes
枝 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- zhī
- qí
Meanings of 枝 in Chinese
1
zhī枝
A branch or twig, referring to a stem extending from the main trunk of a plant.
小鸟在树枝上唱歌。
The little bird is singing on the tree branch.
A measure word for stick-shaped objects, such as a pencil or a flower stem.
我有一枝铅笔。
I have a pencil.
Equivalent to '支' (zhī), meaning a branch or to support.
这棵树的枝干很粗壮。
The branches of this tree are very thick and strong.
2
qí枝
When pronounced 'qí', it means to branch off or diverge, similar to 歧 (qí), referring to a fork in a road or a divergent path.
行至枝路口，他犹豫了
When he arrived at the branching road, he hesitated.
Common Words and Phrases with 枝
1
branches or twigs of a plant
这棵老树的枝杈粗壮有力，向四周伸展。
The thick and sturdy branches of this old tree spread out in all directions.
2
Describes a tree with abundant branches and lush leaves, indicating vigorous growth and prosperity. Metaphorically, it can refer to a large family with many descendants.
公园里的那棵古树，经过园丁们多年的精心照料，如今已是枝繁叶茂，生机勃勃。
The ancient tree in the park, after years of meticulous care by the gardeners, is now flourishing with dense branches and lush leaves, full of vitality.
3
Minor details, complications, or side issues.
在制定计划时，我们应该专注于核心目标，避免在枝节问题上耗费过多时间。
When making plans, we should focus on the core objectives and avoid spending too much time on minor details.
4
A minor or secondary issue; a side issue.
在讨论主要方案时，我们不应纠缠于枝节问题，而要关注核心内容。
When discussing the main proposal, we shouldn't get bogged down in minor issues, but instead focus on the core content.
5
Branches and tendrils; a metaphor for unnecessary complications or entanglement.
这篇文章的论证有些枝蔓，需要精简。
The arguments in this article are a bit convoluted and need to be streamlined.
6
the tip of a branch
秋风吹过，树枝的枝梢轻轻摇曳，仿佛在向远方招手。
The autumn wind blew, and the tips of the branches swayed gently, as if waving to the distance.
7
branch; twig
春天来了，老树发出了嫩绿的新枝条
Spring has arrived, and the old tree has sprouted tender green new branches.
8
Branches and leaves of a plant; sometimes refers to minor details.
这棵老树的枝叶非常茂盛，给行人提供了很好的阴凉。
The branches and leaves of this old tree are very lush, providing good shade for pedestrians.
9
A twig; a slender stem growing from the main trunk or a branch of a plant.
小鸟站在树枝子上，叽叽喳喳地唱着歌。
A little bird stood on the twig, chirping and singing.
More words with 枝
- lì荔zhī枝lychee
- nèn嫩zhī枝twig, shoot
- pián骈zhī枝Joined branches, Grafted branches
- gǎn橄lǎn榄zhī枝olive branch
- fēng疯zhī枝watersprout
- zhī枝gàn干branch, limb
- zhī枝tóu头branch tip, end of a branch
- kū枯zhī枝dead branch, dry branch
- liǔ柳zhī枝willow branch, willow twig
- shù树zhī枝branch, twig
- zhī枝tóu頭branch, twig
- zhī枝yā丫branch, twig
- zhī枝yā桠branch, twig
- huā花zhī枝Flowering branch, Cuttlefish
- gān干shù树zhī枝dry branch, twig
- lì荔zhī枝shù树Lychee tree, Litchi tree
- xiǎo小shù树zhī枝twig, sprig
- zhī枝kē柯branches, boughs
- jǐ几zhī枝a few branches, several branches
- niè蘖zhī枝sucker, sprout
Idioms with 枝
- zhī枝yè叶fú扶shū疏luxuriant, well-arranged branches and leaves
- bā巴jie结gāo高zhī枝curry favor with influential people
- bǐ比yì翼lián连zhī枝deeply devoted and inseparable couple
- bié别shēng生zhī枝jié节create new problems or complications
- cū粗zhī枝dà大yè叶careless and sloppy
- fán繁zhī枝xì细jié节numerous and trivial details
- héng横shēng生zhī枝jié节unexpected difficulties arise
- huā花zhī枝zhāo招zhǎn展dressed elaborately and glamorously
- jié节wài外shēng生zhī枝create new complications
- jīn金zhī枝yù玉yè叶noble or pampered person
- kū枯zhī枝bài败yè叶withered branches and fallen leaves
- kū枯zhī枝zài再chūn春revive after decline
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Open the tool →Questions about 枝
What does 枝 mean in Chinese?
枝 (zhī) means “A branch or twig” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 枝?
枝 has 2 pronunciations: zhī, qí.
How many strokes does 枝 have?
枝 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 枝?
枝 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 木. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 枝?
The radical of 枝 is 木, and 枝 is a phono-semantic compound.