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旨 Stroke Order — How to Write 旨

Stroke Order

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

旨 Radical and Character Components

Components:匕日

旨 is an ideographic compound. A spoon 匕 aimed for the mouth 日.

Radical: 日 + 2 more strokes

旨 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • zhǐ

Meanings of 旨 in Chinese

1

zhǐ旨

Meaning; purpose; gist; main idea.
这篇文章的主旨在于探讨人与自然和谐共生。
The main purpose of this article is to explore the harmonious coexistence of humans and nature.
In feudal times, an imperial decree or order from the emperor.
一位官员奉旨前往边境处理事务。
An official was dispatched by imperial decree to handle affairs at the border.
delicious; tasty (referring to food or drink, especially fine wine)
这瓶旨酒香醇可口,是宴客的上选。
This delicious wine is fragrant and mellow, an excellent choice for entertaining guests.

Common Words and Phrases with 旨

1
zhǐ旨lìng令
an imperial decree or order
接收到主管的旨令,团队立刻行动起来
Receiving the supervisor's directive, the team immediately sprang into action.
2
zhǐ旨qù趣
Purport, objective, or the main idea/gist of a text or work.
这篇文章的旨趣在于探讨人工智能对社会的影响。
The main idea of this article is to explore the impact of artificial intelligence on society.
3
zhǐ旨yào要
essential point; main idea
这份报告的旨要在于强调项目创新和团队合作的重要性。
The gist of this report lies in emphasizing the importance of project innovation and teamwork.
4
zhǐ旨yì意
Decree, order, or intention, often from a higher authority or deity.
他仔细聆听老师的教诲,试图领会其中的旨意。
He listened carefully to the teacher's instructions, trying to grasp their underlying intention.
5
zhǐ旨zài在
to aim at; to intend to
这个项目旨在提高当地社区的教育水平。
This project aims to improve the educational level of the local community.

More words with 旨

  • zōng宗zhǐ旨Aim or purpose.
  • hóng宏zhǐ旨main idea, general purpose
  • yù谕zhǐ旨imperial edict
  • ào奥zhǐ旨profound meaning, deep doctrine
  • hóng弘zhǐ旨main theme; gist; purpose
  • tí题zhǐ旨Theme, Subject matter
  • yì懿zhǐ旨Empress's decree, Imperial decree
  • zhú主zhǐ旨main idea, main point
  • gān甘zhǐ旨delicious food, delicacies
  • yào要zhǐ旨gist, summary
  • zhí旨jiǔ酒fine wine, excellent wine
  • fèng奉zhǐ旨By imperial decree, By imperial order
  • wén文zhāng章zhú主zhǐ旨main idea, main point
  • wù寤qí其yào要zhǐ旨Grasp its gist, Understand its essence

Idioms with 旨

  • wú无guān关hóng宏zhǐ旨irrelevant to the main point
  • yán言jìn近zhǐ旨yuǎn远simple words, profound meaning
  • ē阿yú谀shùn顺zhǐ旨fawn upon and obey a superior
  • chéng承fēng风xī希zhǐ旨curry favor with superiors
  • chéng承yán颜shùn顺zhǐ旨to ingratiate oneself by catering to others' wishes
  • cí辞wēi微zhǐ旨yuǎn远Subtle words, profound meaning
  • pān潘wén文lè乐zhǐ旨elegant rhetoric and profound meaning
  • wàng望fēng风chéng承zhǐ旨anticipate and comply with another's wishes
  • zhǐ旨jiǔ酒jiā嘉yáo肴fine wine and delicious dishes
  • ā阿yì意shùn顺zhǐ旨Pander to wishes
  • ā阿zhǐ旨shùn顺qíng情obsequiously comply with someone's wishes
  • fú佛zhǐ旨lún纶yīn音A divine or imperial authoritative decree

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Questions about 旨

What does 旨 mean in Chinese?

旨 (zhǐ) means “Meaning” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 旨?

旨 is pronounced zhǐ in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 旨 have?

旨 has 6 strokes.

How do you write 旨?

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

What is the radical of 旨?

The radical of 旨 is 日, and 旨 is an ideographic compound.

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