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稚 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
稚zhìinfantilen, 13 strokes, radical 禾, rank #58558, Very Hard
稚zhìyoungn, 13 strokes, radical 禾, rank #58558, Very Hard
稚zhìold variant of 稚[zhì]n, 13 strokes, radical 禾, rank #58558, Very Hard
稚zhìyoung, immature; childhoodn, 13 strokes, radical 禾, rank #58558, Very Hard
zhì(zhi4) T4
  1. 1infantile
  2. 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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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.

Memory Mnemonic

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.'

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.

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.

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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Etymology of 稚

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Explanation

Phonosemantic compound. 禾 represents the meaning and 隹 represents the sound. Simplified form of 稺.

Memory Hint

grain

Semantic (meaning)禾
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Phonetic (sound)隹
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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 稚?

Decomposition of 稚

IDS Structure⿰禾隹
稚Full Character
=
禾he2
left
隹zhui1
right
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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

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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 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.
2
他还是个毛头小子，幼稚得很，一点都不成熟。

tā huán shì gè máo tóu xiǎo zǐ， ， yòu zhì dé， hěn ， yī diǎn dū bù。

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 fèn nù dì fǎn jī， ， shuō zhè xiē huà tài guò yòu。

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 yòu zhì de shì zhōng xìng lì xì bāo de hé chéng mǎ tí xíng, , bù fēn.

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 méi xiǎng dào rú cǐ jiàn duō shí guǎng de bù cháng jìng huì zhè mó yòu zhì。

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。

yīn lè huì de zǔ zhī zhě zhǐ chēng gāi lè duì de háng wéi yú chǔn yòu zhì。

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 jìng rán yòu zhì dé lián zhè zhǒng huǎng yán dū xiāng xìn.

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 jué dé zhè wèn tí wú kě cāi de yòu.

Hsin - mei felt the question was naive beyond a doubt.
9
我知道我当初幼稚无知，竟然信任他，可是他真是迷人，把我完全给骗了。

wǒ zhī dào wǒ dāng chū yòu zhì wú zhī， ， jìng rán xìn rèn， tā ， kě shì tā zhēn shì， mí rén ， bǎ wǒ wán quán。

I know I was a naive fool to trust him but he is a real charmer who totally took me in.

Cultural Notes for 稚

🏮Cultural insight

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.

Word Family of 稚

Words Containing This Character11
幼稚yòuzhìyoung
稚嫩puerile
稚zhìyoung
稚气infantile稚氣
幼稚园kindergarten (Tw)幼稚園
稚气未脱still possessing the innocence of childhood (idiom)稚氣未脫
童稚child
稚子young child
稚拙young and clumsy
稚弱immature and feeble
稚虫naiad稚蟲
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Compound Meaning

What does 幼稚 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 稚

Common phrases include '稚子' (young child) and '稚嫩' (tender, immature).