Writing
兹 (zī) — how to say "this" in Chinese
兹
This; now
demonstrative pronoun
How to use it
Goes before the measure word and the noun.
兹事很重要。
zī shì hěn zhòng yào
This matter is very important.
Character composition
兹
this; now
Radicals / Keys
八
Eight
#12 · bā · 2 strokes
Examples
兹定于下月举行会议。
It is hereby scheduled to hold a meeting next month.
兹事体大。
This matter is important.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you say "this" in Chinese?
"this" in Chinese is 兹 (zī).
Zi in Chinese meaning
兹 (zī) means "This; now".
Zi in Chinese pronunciation
It is pronounced zī (written as zi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.
Zi in Chinese character
It is written 兹 and has 9 strokes. The Writing section above animates the stroke order and lets you trace it.
What HSK 3.0 level is 兹?
兹 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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