咫尺 Pronunciation and Pinyin

咫尺 Usage and Examples

very close; a short distance away

楼下超市、银行、医院、公共交通站点近在咫尺，购物方便，交通很方便。

Downstair supermarket, bank, hospital, and public transportation site are nearly very close, shopping is convenient, and communication is easy.

援助近在咫尺。

Help was at hand.

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Meaning
咫	zhǐ	9	very short distance
尺	chǐ	4	traditional Chinese foot unit

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What does 咫尺 mean in Chinese?

咫尺 (zhǐ chǐ) means “very close; a short distance away”.

How do you pronounce 咫尺?

咫尺 is pronounced zhǐ chǐ in Mandarin Chinese.

How do you say “very close; a short distance away” in Chinese?

“very close; a short distance away” is 咫尺 (zhǐ chǐ) in Chinese.

How is 咫尺 used in a sentence?

This page has 2 example sentences using 咫尺, each with pinyin and an English translation.