执 Stroke Order — How to Write 执
执 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 扌, 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.
执 Radical and Character Components
执 is an ideographic compound. A hand 扌 clutching a pebble 丸.
Radical: 扌 + 3 more strokes
执 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- zhí
Meanings of 执 in Chinese
1
zhí执
To hold or grasp (e.g., a tool, a pen)
她执笔写了一封信。
She held a pen and wrote a letter.
To hold or exercise a position or responsibility, such as governing or teaching.
他执教多年，培养了许多优秀的学生。
He has taught for many years, cultivating many excellent students.
To capture or arrest someone.
小偷作案后被当场执捕。
The thief was captured on the spot after committing the crime.
To persist, insist on, or be stubborn about something.
她执意要完成这个项目，即使遇到了很多困难。
She insisted on completing this project, even though she encountered many difficulties.
To implement or carry out (a plan, order, etc.); to execute.
我们必须严格执行合同条款
We must strictly execute the terms of the contract.
A receipt or an acknowledgment slip, typically part of a larger document.
请您在收到包裹后，将随附的商品回执寄回。
After receiving the package, please mail back the enclosed merchandise receipt.
When pronounced as zhí, '执' can refer to a close, like-minded friend, often as an abbreviation of '执友' (zhíyǒu).
我们是多年未见的执，一见面便有聊不完的话题。
We are like-minded friends who haven't seen each other for many years, but as soon as we met, we had endless topics to talk about.
Common Words and Phrases with 执
1
stubborn and supercilious
他那执傲的性格让他很难听取别人的建议。
His obstinately arrogant personality makes it difficult for him to listen to others' advice.
2
Obstinate; stubborn; pig-headed; willful.
他性格执拗，一旦决定了的事情，就很难改变。
He is stubborn by nature; once he makes up his mind about something, it's difficult to change it.
3
to write; to be the actual writer or drafter of a text, often for a group or on behalf of others.
他执笔写下了一篇关于城市发展历程的短文。
He penned a short essay about the history of urban development.
4
To serve as a humble attendant or follower; to teach or coach.
那位年轻的学徒谦逊地表示，他愿为经验丰富的木匠师傅执鞭，学习精湛的手艺。
The young apprentice humbly stated that he was willing to serve as a follower to the experienced carpenter master, learning his exquisite craft.
5
6
To enforce the law; to carry out legal authority.
这位检察官负责监督公正执法
This prosecutor is responsible for overseeing impartial law enforcement.
7
Unjust or unfair enforcement of laws, resulting in a denial of justice.
这家商场在处理消费者投诉时，经常表现出执法不公，只偏袒商家。
This shopping mall often shows unfair enforcement when handling consumer complaints, always siding with the merchants.
8
To enforce the law strictly and impartially, without wavering.
这家公司的纪律委员会执法如山，对任何违规行为都进行了严肃处理。
The disciplinary committee of this company enforces regulations strictly and impartially, dealing seriously with any violations.
9
To attend a funeral; originally, to help pull the hearse.
他与故人情谊深厚，故在得知噩耗后，主动前往执绋，送上最后一程
He had a deep friendship with the deceased, so upon hearing the sad news, he proactively went to attend the funeral and assist, seeing them off on their final journey.
10
To teach (as a teacher) or to serve as a coach.
他已经在大学执教多年，深受学生爱戴。
He has been teaching at the university for many years and is deeply loved by his students.
11
To observe etiquette and be courteous.
他在长辈面前总是执礼，从不失礼
He always observes proper etiquette in front of elders, never showing disrespect.
12
To stubbornly persist in error and refuse to realize or correct one's mistakes.
他明明知道自己的方法是错的，却依然执迷不悟，最终导致了项目的失败。
He clearly knew his method was wrong, but he remained stubbornly unrepentant, which ultimately led to the project's failure.
13
To be stubborn or inflexible; to rigidly adhere to one's own views.
他做事总是执泥于旧方法，不肯尝试新途径。
He always stubbornly adheres to old methods and is unwilling to try new approaches.
14
To be the acknowledged leader or hold a dominant position, originating from an ancient ritual where the alliance chief cut a bull's ear for a blood oath.
在智能手机市场，这家公司凭借其卓越的创新能力，多年来一直执牛耳。
In the smartphone market, this company has been at the forefront for many years, owing to its outstanding innovative capabilities.
15
to be on duty; to perform one's duties (e.g., standing guard, patrolling)
保安人员每天晚上都在大楼门口执勤。
Security personnel are on duty at the building entrance every night.
16
Deacon (in a Christian church); an official or attendant responsible for duties, especially during ceremonies or in historical contexts; also an archaic polite form of address (Sir).
作为教会的执事，他负责管理教堂的日常事务
As a deacon of the church, he is responsible for managing the daily affairs of the chapel.
More words with 执
- gù固zhi执stubborn, obstinate
- zǎi宰zhí执Chief ministers, Chancellors
- zhēng争zhí执dispute, argument
- zhí执yì意insist, be determined
- huí回zhí执Receipt, Acknowledgment
- zhí执xíng行execute, implement
- piān偏zhí执paranoia, fanaticism
- zhí执xíng行lì力Execution ability, Implementation capability
- zhí执zhuó着yú于persist in, adhere to
- shǒu手zhí执hold, wield
- zhí执bǔ捕arrest, apprehend
- zhí执xùn讯interrogate, handle messages
- zhí执zhǎng掌be in charge of, control
- gù固zhi执yú于cling to, insist on
- kě可zhí执xíng行executable, runnable
- zhí执bì必Zhibi
- zhí执fǎ法bù部mén门Law enforcement, Law enforcement agencies
- zhí执huò获apprehend, capture
- zhí执jīng经study classics, attend lectures on classics
- bǐng秉gōng公zhí执fǎ法Enforce the law impartially, Administer justice fairly
Idioms with 执
- zhí执fǎ法fàn犯fǎ法law enforcer breaking the law
- zhí执yì意bù不cóng从stubbornly refuse to comply
- gè各zhí执jǐ己jiàn见Each holds their own opinion
- gè各zhí执yī一cí词each insists on their own version
- gù固zhí执bù不tōng通obstinately unyielding
- gù固zhí执chéng成jiàn见stubbornly cling to preconceived ideas
- gù固zhí执jǐ己jiàn见stubbornly adhere to one's own opinions
- míng明huǒ火zhí执zhàng仗openly commit crimes with weapons
- míng明huǒ火zhí执zhàng杖openly commit evil deeds
- zhàng仗yì义zhí执yán言speak up for justice
- zhí执fǎ法bù不ā阿enforce laws impartially
- zhí执fǎ法wú无sī私enforce laws impartially
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Open the tool →Questions about 执
What does 执 mean in Chinese?
执 (zhí) means “To hold or grasp (e.g” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 执?
执 is pronounced zhí in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 执 have?
执 has 6 strokes.
How do you write 执?
执 is written in 6 strokes, starting from the radical 扌. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 执?
The radical of 执 is 扌, and 执 is an ideographic compound.