Writing
枝 (zhī) — how to say "branch" in Chinese
枝
Branch, twig
noun · noun measure word
How to use it
Goes between a number (or 这/那) and the noun; a number can't attach to a noun without it.
那枝花很美。
nà zhī huā hěn měi
That flower is very beautiful.
Radicals / Keys
木
Tree
#75 · mù · 4 strokes
Collocations
树枝
shù zhī
tree branch
Examples
这棵树的树枝很长，也很漂亮。
The branches of this tree are long and beautiful.
一枝花
A branch of flowers.
Frequently asked questions
Branch meaning in Chinese
"branch" in Chinese is 枝 (zhī).
What does 枝 mean in English?
枝 (zhī) means "Branch, twig".
Zhi in Chinese pronunciation
It is pronounced zhī (written as zhi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
How do you write "branch" in Chinese characters?
It is written 枝 and has 8 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK level is 枝?
枝 belongs to the HSK 6 vocabulary list.
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