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March 24, 2026
稚zhì(zhi4)
The character '稚' (zhì) refers to something that is young or immature, often associated with childhood or infancy. It is frequently used in contexts discussing youth, innocence, or the early stages of development, especially in literature and education.
Strokes13Radical禾Frequency#58558DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the concept of youth represented by '稚' is often celebrated during festivals like the Dragon Boat Festival, where children participate in various activities, symbolizing innocence and joy.
Memory Tip
Imagine a small child (稚) holding a tiny plant (the radical '禾' represents plants or grain). The child is learning to nurture it, symbolizing youth and the innocence of childhood. The pronunciation 'zhì' can be remembered by thinking of 'the young child (zhì) who is nurturing new growth.'
Meanings of 稚
zhì(zhi4)
1infantile
2young
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About 稚
稚Simplified
13Strokes
禾Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#58558Frequency Rank
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AI Study Notes for 稚
Quick Contrast
幼 (yòu) - use '稚' for a more literary or formal context, while '幼' is more common in everyday speech.
Usage Notes
When using '稚', be mindful of its connotation of immaturity; it may not be suitable in formal contexts. It often appears in phrases like '稚子' (young child), highlighting its connection to youth. Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding words that refer to adult characteristics.
HSK Study Tips
While '稚' is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, it can be linked to other HSK words related to youth and growth, such as '幼儿' (infant). Students should focus on the context in which '稚' is used to enhance their understanding of related terms.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse '稚' with '智' (wisdom), leading to misinterpretations of context. For example, saying '稚的经验' (infantile experience) might be incorrect; it should be '幼稚的经验' (immature experience).
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Pronunciation of 稚
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Phonosemantic compound. 禾 represents the meaning and 隹 represents the sound. Simplified form of 稺.
1The meaning half禾 carries the sense.
2The sound half隹 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
3The giveawaygrain
4On the record aspictophonetic.
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Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 稚?
Decomposition of 稚
IDS Structure⿰禾隹
稚Full Character
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禾he2
left
隹zhui1
right
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Which of these is a component of 稚?
How to say infantile in Chinese
“infantile” in Chinese is稚zhì
The character '稚' (zhì) refers to something that is young or immature, often associated with childhood or infancy. It is frequently used in contexts discussing youth, innocence, or the early stages of development, especially in literature and education.
When to use 稚
When using '稚', be mindful of its connotation of immaturity; it may not be suitable in formal contexts. It often appears in phrases like '稚子' (young child), highlighting its connection to youth. Avoid confusing it with similar-sounding words that refer to adult characteristics.
稚 or something close to it
幼 (yòu) - use '稚' for a more literary or formal context, while '幼' is more common in everyday speech.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse '稚' with '智' (wisdom), leading to misinterpretations of context. For example, saying '稚的经验' (infantile experience) might be incorrect; it should be '幼稚的经验' (immature experience).
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稚
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Grammar Patterns of 稚
稚 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
45岁的达芙妮·法洛外貌言谈都还像个____气未脱的小女生。
Daphne Farlow, at forty-five, still looked and spoke like an overgrown schoolgirl.
Example Sentences for 稚 (9)
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45岁的达芙妮·法洛外貌言谈都还像个稚气未脱的小女生。
45 45 suì de dá fú· nī · fǎ luò wài mào yán tán dū huán xiàng gè zhì qì wèi tuō de xiǎo。
Daphne Farlow, at forty-five, still looked and spoke like an overgrown schoolgirl.
