unknown, 7 strokes, radical 子, rank #36837, Very Hard
zī(zi1)zi T1
1diligent, hard-working
2industrious
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March 24, 2026
孜zī(zi1)
The character 孜 (zī) conveys the meaning of being diligent, industrious, or hard-working. It is often used in contexts that emphasize perseverance and dedication, particularly in educational or work-related environments. This character embodies the value placed on hard work in Chinese culture.
Strokes7Radical子Frequency#36837DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, diligence is highly valued and often linked to success in education and career. The character 孜 reflects this cultural emphasis on hard work as a pathway to achievement.
Memory Tip
Think of 孜 (zī) as a person who is busy (the character has a resemblance to a person working hard). The left side, 孑, can remind you of a child, symbolizing the effort one puts in from a young age, while the right side, 兹, suggests the importance of time in achieving diligence.
Meanings of 孜
zī(zi1)
1diligent, hard-working
2industrious
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About 孜
孜Simplified
7Strokes
子Radical
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Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 孜 with similar-sounding characters such as 资 (zī), which means 'capital' or 'resources.' This character is more often used in written contexts rather than spoken language, so pay attention to collocations like '勤奋' (qínfèn) meaning 'diligent' when using it.
HSK Study Tips
Though 孜 is not part of the official HSK levels, understanding it connects well with other words related to hard work like 努力 (nǔlì) meaning 'to strive.' Focus on using it in sentences about personal efforts or achievements.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 孜 with 资 (zī) due to their similar pronunciation. For example, saying '我很资' instead of '我很孜' (I am very diligent) is incorrect.
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孜 = 攵 + 子. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 孜
IDS Structure⿰子攵
孜Full Character
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子zi3
left
攵pu1
right
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How to say diligent, hard-working in Chinese
“diligent, hard-working” in Chinese is孜zī
The character 孜 (zī) conveys the meaning of being diligent, industrious, or hard-working. It is often used in contexts that emphasize perseverance and dedication, particularly in educational or work-related environments. This character embodies the value placed on hard work in Chinese culture.
When to use 孜
Common mistakes include confusing 孜 with similar-sounding characters such as 资 (zī), which means 'capital' or 'resources.' This character is more often used in written contexts rather than spoken language, so pay attention to collocations like '勤奋' (qínfèn) meaning 'diligent' when using it.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 孜 with 资 (zī) due to their similar pronunciation. For example, saying '我很资' instead of '我很孜' (I am very diligent) is incorrect.
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Grammar Patterns of 孜
孜 carries 2 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.
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对质量____孜不倦的追求使他的技能出类拔萃。
Relentless in his pursuit of quality, his technical ability was remarkable.
Example Sentences for 孜 (2)
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对质量孜孜不倦的追求使他的技能出类拔萃。
duì zhì liáng zī zī bù juàn de zhuī qiú shǐ tā de jì néng chū lèi bá cuì。
Relentless in his pursuit of quality, his technical ability was remarkable.
2
他的经验教训,不过是舱内那批孜孜不倦的夜校学生中多数人的经验教训罢了.
tā de jīng yàn jiào xùn, , bù guò shì cāng nèi nà pī zī zī bù juàn de yè xiào xué shēng zhōng duō shù rén de jīng yàn jiào xùn bà.
His experience was only the experience of the majority of that industrious night - school in the cabin.
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Word Family of 孜
Words Containing This Character20
孜zīhard-working
孜孜不倦assiduous (in study)
孜孜以求diligent and tireless (idiom)
孜孜diligent
甘孜Garze or Kandze, capital of Garze Tibetan autonomous prefecture 甘孜藏族自治州[GānzīZàngzúzìzhìzhōu], formerly in Kham province of Tibet, present Sichuan
甘孜州Garze or Kandze, Tibetan autonomous prefecture (Tibetan: dkar mdzes bod rigs rang skyong khul), formerly in Kham province of Tibet, present Sichuan
江孜Gyangzê town and county, Tibetan: Rgyal rtse, in Shigatse prefecture, Tibet
柯尔克孜Kyrghiz ethnic group of Xinjiang柯爾克孜
柯尔克孜族Kyrghiz ethnic group of Xinjiang柯爾克孜族
拉孜Lhazê county, Tibetan: Lha rtse rdzong, in Shigatse prefecture, Tibet
克孜勒苏Qizilsu or Kizilsu Kyrgyz autonomous prefecture in Xinjiang克孜勒蘇
乌孜别克Uzbek ethnic group of Xinjiang烏孜別克
江孜县Gyangzê county, Tibetan: Rgyal rtse rdzong, in Shigatse prefecture, Tibet江孜縣
拉孜县Lhazê county, Tibetan: Lha rtse rdzong, in Shigatse prefecture, Tibet拉孜縣
达孜县Dagzê county, Tibetan: Stag rtse rdzong in Lhasa 拉薩|拉萨[Lāsà], Tibet達孜縣
克孜勒Kyzyl, capital of Tuva 圖瓦|图瓦[Túwǎ]
乌孜别克族Uzbek ethnic group of Xinjiang烏孜別克族
甘孜县Garzê county (Tibetan: dkar mdzes rdzong) in Garze Tibetan autonomous prefecture 甘孜藏族自治州[GānzīZàngzúzìzhìzhōu], Sichuan (formerly in Kham province of Tibet)甘孜縣
达孜Dagzê county, Tibetan: Stag rtse rdzong in Lhasa 拉薩|拉萨[Lāsà], Tibet達孜
肉孜节Eid al-Fitr or Feast of Breaking the Fast, celebrated on the last day of Ramadan肉孜節
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Frequently Asked Questions about 孜
It means diligent or industrious, emphasizing hard work.
You can say '他很孜,' meaning 'He is very diligent.'
It's more often found in written contexts or formal speech.
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