How many strokes does 字 have?

字 (zi4), meaning "character; word" has 6 strokes. Use the step-by-step stroke order on this page before practicing the character by hand.

How do you write 字 in Chinese?

Write 字 (zi4), meaning "character; word" by following the stroke sequence shown on this page, 6 strokes in total. The breakdown helps learners see the order before using animated practice in QuShiZi.

What is the best way to practice 字 stroke order?

First observe the full shape of 字, then trace each stroke in order, and finally repeat the character in short review sessions. QuShiZi is designed for this lookup-then-practice flow.

Hanzi stroke order

字 stroke order (zi4)

字

Pinyin: zi4Meaning: character; word6 strokes

Step-by-step stroke breakdown (6 strokes)

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Practice in QuShiZi

How to write 字

Learn the correct stroke order for the Chinese character 字. This page breaks the character into 6 strokes so beginners can see the writing sequence before practicing by hand.

Pinyin: zi4. Meaning: character; word.

Example words

汉字 · han4 zi4 · Chinese character
写字 · xie3 zi4 · write characters

Use the stroke cards above to check the order, then practice in the app for animated writing demos, voice-first lookup, pinyin support, and quick review.

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