(zhì)

8 strokes

to broil

Stroke order animation

Character information

Pinyin
zhì
Meaning
to broil; to roast
Strokes
8
HSK level
Traditional
Same

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿱月火

In this compound, the meaning comes from (fire); supplies the sound.

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

Made of

Parts are arranged top to bottom.

How to write step by step

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

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Words with

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

zhì

extremely hot (weather); blazing (sun); (fig.) burning (enthusiasm)

Open 炙热 page →
zhì

torrid weather

Open 炙酷 page →
kǎozhì

to scorch; (of the sun) to beat down on

Open 烤炙 page →

lit. burn your hand, feel the heat (idiom)

Open 炙手可热 page →

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