哲(zhé)

HSK 610 strokes

wise

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Character information

Pinyin
zhé
Meaning
wise; a sage
Strokes
10
HSK level
HSK 6
Traditional
Same

Origin & structure

Where 哲 comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿱折口

In this compound, the meaning comes from 口 (mouth); 折 supplies the sound.

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

Made of

折zhé口kǒu

Parts are arranged top to bottom.

How to write 哲 step by step

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

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Words with 哲

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

zhé哲xué学
HSK 6

philosophy

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xiān先zhé哲

the wise and learned individuals of the past

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zhé哲rén人

wise man

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zhé哲sī思

philosophical reflection; contemplative philosophical thought

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zhé哲lǐ理

philosophic theory

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shèng圣zhé哲

sage

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zhé哲xué学shǐ史

history of philosophy

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zhé哲xué学jiā家

philosopher

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