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子 (zǐ) — Meaning, Stroke Order & Examples

子

zǐ

child, son

HSK 13 strokesRadical: 子 (child)

Full dictionary entry for 子 →

Character Breakdown

A baby with outstretched arms — child

Details

Pinyin	zǐ
Meanings	child, son
Stroke Count	3
Radical	子 (#39 — child)
HSK Levels	HSK 1, HSK 2, HSK 3, HSK 4, HSK 5, HSK 6
Frequency	#2 most common

Words Containing 子

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
子	zǐ	child, son	HSK 1
儿子	érzi	son	HSK 2
妻子	qīzi	wife	HSK 2
孩子	háizi	child	HSK 2
杯子	bēizi	cup	HSK 2
桌子	zhuōzi	desk	HSK 2
椅子	yǐzi	chair	HSK 2
个子	gèzi	height	HSK 3
句子	jùzi	sentence	HSK 3
帽子	màozi	Hat	HSK 3
瓶子	píngzi	bottle	HSK 3
电子邮件	diànzǐ yóujiàn	email	HSK 3
盘子	pánzi	plate	HSK 3
筷子	kuàizi	chopsticks	HSK 3
裙子	qúnzi	skirt	HSK 3
裤子	kùzi	trousers	HSK 3
鼻子	bízi	nose	HSK 3
包子	bāozi	Steamed stuffed bun	HSK 4
肚子	dùzi	belly	HSK 4
盒子	hézi	Box	HSK 4

Similar Characters (Don't Confuse!)

了

子 (zǐ) ≠ 了 (le), completed action marker

字

子 (zǐ) ≠ 字 (zì), character

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 子 mean in Chinese?

子 (zǐ) means "child, son" in Chinese. It appears in HSK level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.

How many strokes does 子 have?

The Chinese character 子 has 3 strokes. Its radical is 子 (child).

What is the radical of 子?

The radical of 子 is 子 (child, Kangxi radical #39).

子

zǐ