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夂 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
夂zhǐto gozg, 3 strokes, radical 夂
夂zhǐ"walk slowly" component in Chinese charactersunknown, 3 strokes, radical 夂
zhǐ(zhi3) T3
  1. 1to go
  2. 2"walk slowly" component in Chinese characters
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March 24, 2026

夂zhǐ(zhi3)

The character 夂 (zhǐ) primarily means 'to go' or 'to walk slowly.' It often appears as a component in other characters, indicating movement or a particular manner of walking. In its usage, it conveys a sense of deliberate or unhurried motion.

Strokes3Radical夂
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, the concept of walking slowly is often associated with mindfulness and contemplation, reflecting a deeper connection to nature and one's surroundings. This is evident in practices like Tai Chi, where deliberate movements embody this philosophy.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person taking slow, careful steps as they walk through deep snow, symbolizing the gentle and unhurried nature of 夂. The character’s form, with its distinct downward stroke, resembles the action of stepping forward gradually.

Meanings of 夂

zhǐ(zhi3)
1to go
2"walk slowly" component in Chinese characters
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About 夂

夂Simplified
3Strokes
夂Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 夂 with other similar characters like 走 (zǒu), which means 'to walk' more generally and implies a quicker pace. This character is more commonly found in written form than in everyday speech, and it typically appears in compound characters. Be mindful of tone when pronouncing zhǐ, as mispronunciation can lead to confusion.

HSK Study Tips

While 夂 is not an HSK vocabulary word, understanding its role as a component can aid in learning other characters at this level. Focus on the characters that incorporate 夂, as they often relate to movement, enhancing your vocabulary around similar themes.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly treat 夂 as a standalone word, which is incorrect since it functions mainly as a radical. For example, saying '我夂去商店' (Wǒ zhǐ qù shāngdiàn) is wrong; it should be '我去商店' (Wǒ qù shāngdiàn) without the use of 夂.

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Pronunciation of 夂

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Etymology of 夂

Explanation

夂 is a component form of 止.

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夂 is a component form of 止.

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Decomposition of 夂

IDS Structure⿻丿又
夂Full Character
=
丿pie3
outer
又you4
inner
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 夂?

How to say to go in Chinese

“to go” in Chinese is夂zhǐ

The character 夂 (zhǐ) primarily means 'to go' or 'to walk slowly.' It often appears as a component in other characters, indicating movement or a particular manner of walking. In its usage, it conveys a sense of deliberate or unhurried motion.

When to use 夂

Learners often confuse 夂 with other similar characters like 走 (zǒu), which means 'to walk' more generally and implies a quicker pace. This character is more commonly found in written form than in everyday speech, and it typically appears in compound characters. Be mindful of tone when pronouncing zhǐ, as mispronunciation can lead to confusion.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly treat 夂 as a standalone word, which is incorrect since it functions mainly as a radical. For example, saying '我夂去商店' (Wǒ zhǐ qù shāngdiàn) is wrong; it should be '我去商店' (Wǒ qù shāngdiàn) without the use of 夂.

Write 夂

夂

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Word Family of 夂

Words Containing This Character1
夂zhǐsee also 冬字頭|冬字头[dōng​zì​tóu]
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Compound Meaning

What does 夂 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 夂

夂 is mainly a component in other characters, so you might see it in words like 逐 (zhú), meaning 'to chase,' where it conveys a sense of movement.

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