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字 (zì): character, script

Stroke Order & Writing

HSK 1noun

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning: character, script
Characters: 1
Part of speech: noun
HSK level: HSK 1
Strokes: 6
Radical: 子
Structure: 上下结构

Full definitions

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courtesy or style name traditionally given to males aged 20 in dynastic China
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Stroke-by-stroke breakdown

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6 strokes

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