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稚 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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稚
zhì
infantile
n, 13 strokes, radical 禾, rank #58558, Very Hard
稚
zhì
young
n, 13 strokes, radical 禾, rank #58558, Very Hard
稚
zhì
young, immature; childhood
n, 13 strokes, radical 禾, rank #58558, Very Hard
稚
zhì
old variant of 稚[zhì]
n, 13 strokes, radical 禾, rank #58558, Very Hard
zhì(zhi4)zhi T4
1infantile
2young
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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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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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稚 = 禾 + 隹. What kind of character does that make it?
Decomposition of 稚
IDS Structure⿰禾隹
稚Full character
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禾he2
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隹zhui1
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Parts
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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.
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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 suì de dá fú nī· fǎ luò wàimào yán tán dōu hái xiàng gè zhì qì wèi tuō de xiǎo nǚshēng。
Daphne Farlow, at forty-five, still looked and spoke like an overgrown schoolgirl.
2
他还是个毛头小子，幼稚得很，一点都不成熟。
tā háishi gè máo tóu xiǎo zi， yòuzhì de hěn， yīdiǎn dōu bùchéng shóu。
He was a young lad, very green, very immature.
3
他愤怒地反击，说这些话太过幼稚。
tā fènnù dì fǎnjī， shuō zhèxiē huà tài guò yòuzhì。
He hit back angrily, saying such remarks were childishly simplistic.
4
很幼稚的嗜中性粒细胞的核呈马蹄形,不分叶.
hěn yòuzhì de shì zhōngxìng lì xìbāo de hé chéng mǎ tí xíng, bù fēn xié.
The immature neutrophil has a nonsegmented nucleus in shape of a horseshoe.
5
他真没想到如此见多识广的部长竟会这么幼稚。
tā zhēn méixiǎngdào rúcǐ jiànduōshíguǎng de bùzhǎng jìng huì zhème yòuzhì。
He had not expected such crudity from so sophisticated a minister.
6
音乐会的组织者指称该乐队的行为愚蠢幼稚。
yīnyuèhuì de zǔzhī zhě zhǐ chèn gāi yuèduì de xíngwéi yúchǔn yòuzhì。
Concert organisers branded the group's actions as puerile.
7
他竟然幼稚得连这种谎言都相信.
tā jìngrán yòuzhì de lián zhè zhǒng huǎngyán dōu xiāngxìn.
He is so naive as to believe such a lie.
8
辛楣 觉得这问题无可猜的幼稚.
Xīn méi juéde zhè wèntí wú kě cāi de yòuzhì.
Hsin - mei felt the question was naive beyond a doubt.
