Common Meanings
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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.