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字 (zì) — how to say "character" in Chinese
字
Character, written word
Radicals / Keys
子
Child
#39 · zǐ · 3 strokes
Examples
今天我在学校写字，我很喜欢学习汉字。
Today I write characters at school, I really like learning Chinese characters.
我写字
I write characters.
Mnemonic
[zi-] Ziggy the artist decided to create his own character, and it was 字. He drew a horizontal line 一 with his brush and added a square mouth 口 that looked like a cheerful face. Ziggy was thrilled with his creation, knowing that he now had his own special written word 字! 🎨
Frequently asked questions
How do you say "character" in Chinese?
"character" in Chinese is 字 (zì).
What does 字 mean in English?
字 (zì) means "Character, written word".
How is 字 pronounced?
It is pronounced zì (written as zi). The page has audio recorded by a native speaker.
How do you write "character" in Chinese characters?
It is written 字.
What HSK level is 字?
字 belongs to the HSK 1 vocabulary list.
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