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芝 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
芝 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
芝 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
芝 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
芝 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
芝 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
芝 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
芝 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
芝 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
芝 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

芝 Stroke Order — How to Write 芝

Stroke Order

芝 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 艹, 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.

芝 Radical and Character Components

Components:艹之

芝 is a phono-semantic compound: 艹 (plant) carries the meaning, while 之 indicates the sound.

Radical: 艹 + 4 more strokes

芝 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • zhī

Meanings of 芝 in Chinese

1

zhī芝

Used in 'Lingzhi' (灵芝), referring to the reishi mushroom, a type of fungus valued in traditional Chinese medicine for its purported health benefits.
灵芝被认为是一种珍贵的草药。
Lingzhi is considered a precious herbal medicine.
Refers to "zhīlán" (芝兰), ancient fragrant herbs symbolizing noble virtues, profound friendships, or a refined and pleasant environment.
与君相交，如同置身芝兰之室，心旷神怡。
Being friends with you is like entering a room of noble fragrance (like 'zhi' and 'lan'), making one feel refreshed and joyful.

Common Words and Phrases with 芝

1
zhī芝lán兰
Irises and orchids, symbolic of noble character, true friendship, or beautiful surroundings.
她的品德如芝兰一般高洁芬芳，深受人们尊敬。
Her character is as noble and fragrant as zhi lan, deeply respected by people.
2
zhī芝má麻
Sesame is an herbaceous plant cultivated for its small, oil-rich seeds, which are edible and come in various colors, commonly used in cooking and for extracting oil.
她喜欢在沙拉里撒上一些烤芝麻，增加香脆的口感和坚果的香味。
She likes to sprinkle some toasted sesame seeds on her salad to add a crispy texture and nutty flavor.
3
zhī芝má麻guān官
A low-ranking official with little power, often used derisively.
他虽只是个芝麻官，却总喜欢在自己的一亩三分地里摆架子。
Although he is just a minor official, he always likes to put on airs within his limited sphere of influence.
4
zhī芝má麻jiàng酱
sesame paste
我喜欢在凉面里加芝麻酱，味道香浓。
I like to add sesame paste to cold noodles; the flavor is rich and fragrant.
5
zhī芝má麻yóu油
Sesame oil is an edible oil derived from sesame seeds, known for its distinct nutty aroma and flavor.
这道菜里加了少许芝麻油，味道更香了。
A little sesame oil was added to this dish, making its flavor more fragrant.
6
zhī芝yǔ宇
a complimentary term for one's appearance or demeanor
新来的王先生仪表堂堂，芝宇不凡，深得大家喜爱。
The new Mr. Wang is stately and has an extraordinarily graceful demeanor, earning everyone's affection.

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Questions about 芝

What does 芝 mean in Chinese?

芝 (zhī) means “Used in 'Lingzhi' (灵芝)” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 芝?

芝 is pronounced zhī in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 芝 have?

芝 has 6 strokes.

How do you write 芝?

芝 is written in 6 strokes, starting from the radical 艹. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 芝?

The radical of 芝 is 艹, and 芝 is a phono-semantic compound.