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秩 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
秩zhìorderzg, 10 strokes, radical 禾, rank #94447, Very Hard
秩zhìorderlinesszg, 10 strokes, radical 禾, rank #94447, Very Hard
秩zhì(classifier) ten yearszg, 10 strokes, radical 禾, rank #94447, Very Hard
秩zhìorder; orderedzg, 10 strokes, radical 禾, rank #94447, Very Hard
zhì(zhi4)zhi T4
  1. 1order
  2. 2orderliness
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March 24, 2026

秩zhì(zhi4)

The character 秩 (zhì) primarily conveys the idea of order or orderliness. It can refer to a state of organization and can also serve as a classifier for decades, specifically ten-year periods. This word is often used in contexts relating to rank, hierarchy, or systematic arrangement.

Strokes10Radical禾Frequency#94447DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the concept of order is highly valued, especially in social hierarchies and governance. The importance of maintaining order can be seen in Confucian teachings, which emphasize social harmony and respect for authority.

Memory Tip

Imagine a military parade where soldiers are lined up in perfect order. The character 秩 looks like a soldier standing straight and orderly, with the top part representing the command and the bottom part symbolizing the ground they stand on. The 'zhì' sound can remind you of 'fit,' as in fitting in an orderly line.

Meanings of 秩

zhì(zhi4)
1order
2orderliness
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About 秩

秩Simplified
10Strokes
禾Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#65535Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 秩

Quick Contrast

秩 (zhì) vs 次 (cì) — use 秩 for formal or hierarchical order, while 次 refers to sequence or order in terms of occurrence.

Usage Notes

Common mistakes include confusing 秩 with similar-sounding characters like 志 (zhì, meaning ambition). While 秩 is more formal and often used in written contexts, learners should be careful when using it in everyday conversations, as it may sound overly stiff. Phrases like '秩序' (zhìxù, meaning order) are good collocations to remember.

HSK Study Tips

Though not part of the official HSK levels, understanding 秩 can enhance your vocabulary related to organization and structure. Connect it with related words like 秩序 (order) and 纪律 (jìlǜ, discipline) to grasp its usage better. Focus on its formal contexts and how it fits into discussions about social order or systems.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly write 秩 as 志 due to their phonetic similarity. Remember that 秩 specifically relates to order, while 志 refers to ambition. Always use 秩 in contexts involving organization or classification.

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Etymology of 秩

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 禾 represents the meaning and 失 represents the sound.

Memory Hint

grain

Semantic (meaning)禾
+
Phonetic (sound)失
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Origin

秩 = 禾 + 失. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 秩

IDS Structure⿰禾失
秩Full Character
=
禾he2
left
失shi1
right
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Parts

Which of these is part of 秩?

How to say order in Chinese

“order” in Chinese is秩zhì

The character 秩 (zhì) primarily conveys the idea of order or orderliness. It can refer to a state of organization and can also serve as a classifier for decades, specifically ten-year periods. This word is often used in contexts relating to rank, hierarchy, or systematic arrangement.

When to use 秩

Common mistakes include confusing 秩 with similar-sounding characters like 志 (zhì, meaning ambition). While 秩 is more formal and often used in written contexts, learners should be careful when using it in everyday conversations, as it may sound overly stiff. Phrases like '秩序' (zhìxù, meaning order) are good collocations to remember.

秩 or something close to it

秩 (zhì) vs 次 (cì) — use 秩 for formal or hierarchical order, while 次 refers to sequence or order in terms of occurrence.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly write 秩 as 志 due to their phonetic similarity. Remember that 秩 specifically relates to order, while 志 refers to ambition. Always use 秩 in contexts involving organization or classification.

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Grammar Patterns of 秩

秩 carries 4 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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国际维和部队正在东帝汶试图重新恢复该地区____序.

International peacekeepers are trying to restore order in East Timor.

Example Sentences for 秩 (5)

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1
国际维和部队正在东帝汶试图重新恢复该地区秩序.

guó jì wéi hé bù duì zhèng zài dōng dì wèn shì tú zhòng xīn huī fù gāi dì qū zhì xù.

International peacekeepers are trying to restore order in East Timor.
2
去年11月，军队被派往这些岛屿以恢复秩序。

qù nián11 11， yuè ， jūn duì bèi pài wǎng zhè xiē dǎo yǔ yǐ huī fù。

Troops were sent to the islands to restore order last November.
3
B节论述目前经济秩序的某些基本特点.

B B jié lùn shù mù qián jīng jì zhì xù de mǒu xiē jī běn tè.

Section B descibes some fundamantal characteristics of the present economic order.
4
全体船员秩序井然地准备弃船。

quán tǐ chuán yuán zhì xù jǐng rán dì zhǔn bèi qì chuán。

The officers and crew prepared to abandon ship in an orderly fashion.
5
这是一座美丽清洁、秩序井然的城市。

zhè shì yī zuò měi lì qīng jié、 、 zhì xù jǐng rán de chéng。

It's a beautiful, clean and orderly city.

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Word Family of 秩

Words Containing This Character3
秩序zhìxùorder (orderly)
秩zhìorder
秩序井然in perfect order
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Frequently Asked Questions about 秩

In everyday conversation, 秩 is not commonly used; it is more relevant in formal contexts or written language.

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