What does 慈 mean in Chinese?

慈 (cí) means "compassionate, kind" in Chinese. The new HSK exam expects you to recognise it at HSK 7-9.

How do you write 慈?

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What is the radical of 慈?

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How many strokes does 慈 have?

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What HSK level is 慈?

On the new HSK exam syllabus, 慈 is a character to recognise at HSK 7-9 and to write by hand at HSK 7-9.

慈 (cí): Meaning, Stroke Order, Radical & Examples

慈

cí

compassionate, kind

HSK 7-9 character

Quick Answer

慈 (cí) means "compassionate, kind" with HSK 7-9 on the new exam.

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Pronunciation

cí

Meaning

Primary: compassionate

Other meanings:

kind

Basic info

Pinyin	cí
Meanings	compassionate, kind
New HSK exam	Recognise at HSK 7-9, write by hand at HSK 7-9
Frequency	#756 most common

Example sentences

她有一颗慈悲为怀的心。
Tā yǒu yì kē cíbēi wéi huái de xīn.
She has a compassionate heart.
From 慈
奶奶慈爱地看着孙子玩耍。
Nǎinai cí'ài de kànzhe sūnzi wánshuǎ.
Grandma looked at her grandson playing affectionately.
From 慈爱
他经常参加慈善活动助人。
Tā jīngcháng cānjiā císhàn huódòng, bāngzhù xūyào bāngzhù de rén.
He often participates in charitable activities to help those in need.
From 慈善 (HSK 7-9)

Words containing 慈

Word	Pinyin	Meaning	HSK
慈	cí	compassionate, kind
慈爱	cí'ài	affectionate, loving
慈善	císhàn	charitable, benevolent	HSK 7-9
慈祥	cíxiáng	kindly, benevolent	HSK 7-9

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慈

cí