此(cǐ)

HSK 36 strokes

this

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Character information

Pinyin
cǐ
Meaning
this; these
Strokes
6
HSK level
HSK 3
Traditional
Same

Origin & structure

Where 此 comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿰止匕

In this compound, the meaning comes from 匕 (sitting man); 止 supplies the sound.

One part carries the meaning, the other suggests the sound.

Made of

止zhǐ匕bǐ

Parts are arranged left to right.

How to write 此 step by step

6 strokes — each frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.

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Words with 此

Common words using 此 — tap any character to open its stroke-order page.

yīn因cǐ此
HSK 3

thus; consequently; as a result

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cóng从cǐ此
HSK 4

from now on

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cǐ此wài外
HSK 4

besides; in addition; moreover; furthermore

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rú如cǐ此
HSK 5

like this; so; such

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bǐ彼cǐ此
HSK 5

each other; one another

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cǐ此kè刻
HSK 5

this moment

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cǐ此hòu后
HSK 5

after this

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cǐ此shí时
HSK 5

now

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From 此’s common words

因从外如彼刻后时

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