Writing
举止 (jǔ zhǐ) — how to say "behavior" in Chinese
举止
Behavior, manners
noun
Character composition
举
to raise, to behave
止
to stop, behavior
Radicals / Keys
止
Stop
#77 · zhǐ · 4 strokes
丶
Dot
#3 · zhǔ · 1 stroke
Collocations
举止文雅
jǔzhǐ wényǎ
refined manners
举止大方
jǔzhǐ dàfang
natural manners
举止得体
jǔzhǐ détǐ
appropriate manners
Examples
在正式场合，举止要得体。
In formal occasions, behavior should be appropriate.
他的举止很好。
His behavior is very good.
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Frequently asked questions
Behavior in Chinese meaning
"behavior" in Chinese is 举止 (jǔ zhǐ).
What does 举止 mean in English?
举止 (jǔ zhǐ) means "Behavior, manners".
How is 举止 pronounced?
It is pronounced jǔ zhǐ (written as ju zhi, juzhi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "behavior" in Chinese characters?
It is written 举止: 举 has 9 strokes, 止 has 4 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order of each character and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 举止?
举止 is on the HSK 3.0 levels 7–9 word list. It is not part of the six-level HSK 2.0 lists.
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