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址 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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址
zhǐ
location
HSK 7, zg, 7 strokes, radical 土, rank #31833, Very Hard
址
zhǐ
site
HSK 7, zg, 7 strokes, radical 土, rank #31833, Very Hard
址
zhǐ
location, site; the foundation of a house
HSK 7, zg, 7 strokes, radical 土, rank #31833, Very Hard
zhǐ(zhi3)zhi T3
1location
2site
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March 24, 2026
址zhǐ(zhi3)
The character 址 (zhǐ) refers primarily to a location or site, often used in contexts related to geography or the foundation of buildings. It denotes a specific point or area, and can also imply the underlying basis of something, such as the foundation of a house.
Strokes7Radical土Frequency#31833DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, the concept of location is significant, especially in Feng Shui, where the positioning of buildings is believed to affect luck and prosperity. 址 reflects this importance by emphasizing the idea of a proper site.
Memory tip
Imagine a 'site' (址) where a house is built. The character looks like a house (土 for earth) with a sign (之) indicating its location. Picture a builder pointing to the exact spot where the house will stand, making it memorable.
Meanings of 址
zhǐ(zhi3)
1location
2site
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About 址
址Simplified
7Strokes
土Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
#31833Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7
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Quick Contrast
地点 (dìdiǎn) - use 址 for a more formal or specific reference to a location.
Usage Notes
A common mistake is to confuse 址 with similar sounding characters. It's typically used in formal contexts, especially in addresses or legal documents. Be cautious with the tone, as mistaking the tone could lead to misunderstandings.
HSK Study Tips
Although 址 is not in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to words related to places and locations, such as 地 (dì) for ground or place. Students should focus on understanding how it fits with other location-related vocabulary.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 址 with 纸 (zhǐ, paper) due to similar pronunciation. To correct this, remember that 址 relates to location, while 纸 is about material or objects.
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址 = 土 + 止. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 址
IDS Structure⿰土止
址Full character
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土Tu3
left
止zhi3
right
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Parts
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How to say location in Chinese
“location” in Chinese is址zhǐ
The character 址 (zhǐ) refers primarily to a location or site, often used in contexts related to geography or the foundation of buildings. It denotes a specific point or area, and can also imply the underlying basis of something, such as the foundation of a house.
When to use 址
A common mistake is to confuse 址 with similar sounding characters. It's typically used in formal contexts, especially in addresses or legal documents. Be cautious with the tone, as mistaking the tone could lead to misunderstandings.
址 or something close to it
地点 (dìdiǎn) - use 址 for a more formal or specific reference to a location.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 址 with 纸 (zhǐ, paper) due to similar pronunciation. To correct this, remember that 址 relates to location, while 纸 is about material or objects.
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Grammar patterns of 址
址 carries 3 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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Word Family of 址
Words containing this character17
地址dìzhǐaddress
住址zhùzhǐaddress
址zhǐsite
遗址yízhǐruins遺址
选址xuǎnzhǐsite選址
网址wǎngzhǐwebsite網址
旧址jiùzhǐformer site舊址
原址yuánzhǐoriginal location
厂址chǎngzhǐfactory site廠址
寻址xúnzhǐto address尋址
城址chéngzhǐtownsite
通信地址tōngxìndìzhǐmail address
基址jīzhǐfoundation
故址gùzhǐold site
界址jièzhǐboundary (of a piece of land or territory)
绝对地址juéduìdìzhǐabsolute address (computing)絕對地址
相对地址xiāngduìdìzhǐrelative address (computing)相對地址
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What does 地址 mean?
Frequently asked questions about 址
址 (zhǐ) specifically refers to a site or location, often in the context of addresses or building foundations, while 地点 (dìdiǎn) is a more general term for a place or spot. In many contexts, they can be used interchangeably, but understanding the nuance can enhance your fluency.
You can use 址 (zhǐ) in sentences that talk about locations or addresses. For example, '这个地方的址很重要' means 'The location of this place is very important.' It's often combined with other characters to specify a particular site or address.
址 (zhǐ) translates to 'location' or 'site' in English. It can refer to a physical location, such as the site of a building, or the foundation of a house. This character is often used in contexts related to addresses and geographical locations.
You can say '这座房子的址在山脚下' (The location of this house is at the foot of the mountain).
No, 址 is more formal and often found in written contexts like legal documents or addresses.
址 specifically refers to a location or site, while 地 generally refers to ground or earth.
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