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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
貲zīwealth, property; to estimate, to countx, 13 strokes, radical 貝
zī(zi1)zi T1
  1. 1wealth, property; to estimate, to count
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March 24, 2026

貲zī(zi1)

The character 貲 (zī) primarily refers to wealth or property, indicating material resources or assets. It can also imply the act of estimating or counting, particularly in a financial context, emphasizing the importance of quantifying wealth or resources in various settings.

Strokes13Radical貝
Cultural note

In traditional Chinese culture, wealth is often associated with social status and respect. The evaluation of one's property or assets can reflect one's standing in society, influencing interactions in both business and personal relationships.

Memory tip

Imagine a treasure chest filled with gold coins, representing wealth (the radical 貝, meaning 'treasure'). The sound 'zī' can be remembered by thinking of 'zee' as you count the coins inside the chest.

Meanings of 貲

zī(zi1)
1wealth, property; to estimate, to count
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About 貲

貲Simplified
13Strokes
貝Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This character is typically used in more formal contexts related to finance or property, and learners should avoid using it in casual conversations. Common collocations include terms related to assets or financial estimation. Be mindful of the tonal pronunciation; mispronouncing 'zī' can alter its meaning.

HSK Study Tips

Although 貲 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects well with other financial and property-related words learners might encounter. Students should focus on recognizing its use in written texts related to economics or property discussions.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 貲 with 财富 (cáifù), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我有很多貲' (Wǒ yǒu hěn duō zī) instead of '我有很多财富' (Wǒ yǒu hěn duō cáifù) can sound awkward and incorrect.

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Etymology of 貲

Formation typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
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money

Semantic (meaning)貝
+
Phonetic (sound)此
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Origin

貲 = 貝 + 此. What kind of character does that make it?

Decomposition of 貲

IDS Structure⿱此貝
貲Full character
=
此ci3
top
貝bei4
bottom
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Parts

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How to say wealth, property; to estimate, to count in Chinese

“wealth, property; to estimate, to count” in Chinese is貲zī

The character 貲 (zī) primarily refers to wealth or property, indicating material resources or assets. It can also imply the act of estimating or counting, particularly in a financial context, emphasizing the importance of quantifying wealth or resources in various settings.

When to use 貲

This character is typically used in more formal contexts related to finance or property, and learners should avoid using it in casual conversations. Common collocations include terms related to assets or financial estimation. Be mindful of the tonal pronunciation; mispronouncing 'zī' can alter its meaning.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 貲 with 财富 (cáifù), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我有很多貲' (Wǒ yǒu hěn duō zī) instead of '我有很多财富' (Wǒ yǒu hěn duō cáifù) can sound awkward and incorrect.

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Word Family of 貲

Words containing this character1
赀zīto estimate貲
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Frequently asked questions about 貲

While 财富 (cáifù) means 'wealth' in a broader sense, 貲 (zī) specifically focuses on property or the act of estimating wealth.

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