unknown, 8 strokes, radical 礻, rank #72317, Very Hard
zhǐ(zhi3) T3
1blessings, happiness, good luck
2felicity
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March 24, 2026
祉zhǐ(zhi3)
The character 祉 (zhǐ) refers to blessings, happiness, or good fortune. It is often used in contexts related to well-wishes, such as during celebrations or in greetings, conveying a sense of positivity and auspiciousness.
Strokes8Radical礻Frequency#72317DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of blessings is deeply rooted in traditions, especially during festivals like the Lunar New Year when people exchange good wishes for the year ahead. The character symbolizes not just personal happiness but community well-being.
Memory Tip
Imagine '祉' as a pair of hands (the top part) holding a happy face (the bottom part). This image reminds you of offering blessings and happiness to others, and the pronunciation 'zhǐ' can be linked to the sound of joy.
Meanings of 祉
zhǐ(zhi3)
1blessings, happiness, good luck
2felicity
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About 祉
祉Simplified
8Strokes
礻Radical
名语素míngcínoun root (n.root)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 祉
Quick Contrast
祈 (qí) - use 祉 (zhǐ) when conveying blessings or good fortune, whereas 祈 (qí) focuses on the act of praying or hoping for something.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine '祉' as a pair of hands (the top part) holding a happy face (the bottom part). This image reminds you of offering blessings and happiness to others, and the pronunciation 'zhǐ' can be linked to the sound of joy.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 祉 with similar-sounding characters that have different meanings. It is more commonly used in formal or literary contexts rather than everyday conversation. Typical collocations include phrases like 祉福 (zhǐ fú), meaning 'blessings.'
HSK Study Tips
While 祉 is not a standard HSK word, it connects well with HSK Level 4 vocabulary related to emotions and well-being. Focus on understanding its use in phrases and its association with happiness.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of blessings is deeply rooted in traditions, especially during festivals like the Lunar New Year when people exchange good wishes for the year ahead. The character symbolizes not just personal happiness but community well-being.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly write 祉 with similar components like 志 (zhì), which means 'will' or 'aspiration.' Remember that 祉 specifically relates to blessings and happiness.
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Cultural Notes for 祉
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In Chinese culture, the concept of blessings is deeply rooted in traditions, especially during festivals like the Lunar New Year when people exchange good wishes for the year ahead. The character symbolizes not just personal happiness but community well-being.
Word Family of 祉
Words Containing This Character2
福祉well-being
祉zhǐfelicity
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Compound Meaning
What does 福祉 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 祉
No, 祉 is more frequently found in written Chinese or formal occasions rather than daily speech.
You can use it in expressions like '祝你幸福和祉' (Wishing you happiness and blessings).
Yes, similar terms include 福 (fú) for 'fortune' and 幸 (xìng) for 'happiness'.
