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袟 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
袟zhìbag, satchel; book coverx, 10 strokes, radical 衤
袟zhìsurname Zhiunknown, 10 strokes, radical 衤
zhì(Zhi4) T4
  1. 1bag, satchel; book cover
Also a Chinese surname, Zhi — see the Surname Dictionary
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March 24, 2026

袟zhì(Zhi4)

The character 袟 (zhì) primarily refers to a type of bag or satchel, often used for carrying books or other items. It can also denote a book cover and is associated with the surname Zhi. While not commonly used in daily conversation, understanding this character can enhance vocabulary related to personal belongings and literature.

Strokes10Radical衤
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, carrying books in a satchel symbolizes the importance of education and knowledge. The character 袟 connects to this cultural value, highlighting the significance of learning and scholarly pursuits.

Memory Tip

Imagine a large, sturdy bag (袟) that can carry heavy books. The character has a 'cover' element (the top) that protects what's inside, much like a book cover. The pronunciation 'zhì' sounds like 'zip,' which you might use to close your bag.

Meanings of 袟

zhì(Zhi4)
1bag, satchel; book cover
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About 袟

袟Simplified
10Strokes
衤Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 袟

Usage Notes

Learners often confuse 袟 with similar characters related to bags or carrying items. It's important to use 袟 in contexts specifically referring to satchels or covers, rather than general terms for bags. Note that it may not be widely recognized in informal conversation.

HSK Study Tips

Although 袟 is not part of the HSK vocabulary list, it’s beneficial to connect it with related words like 包 (bāo, bag) and 书 (shū, book). Focus on understanding the context in which 袟 can be used, especially when discussing items related to literature.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse 袟 with other characters for bags, such as 包 (bāo). For example, saying '我有一个袟' (wǒ yǒu yī gè zhì) when they mean 'I have a bag' is incorrect; the correct term would be '包'.

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Pronunciation of 袟

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Etymology of 袟

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

cloth

Semantic (meaning)衤
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Phonetic (sound)失
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Case file: 袟

  1. 1The meaning half衤 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half失 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaycloth
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 袟?

Decomposition of 袟

IDS Structure⿰衤失
袟Full Character
=
衤yi1
left
失shi1
right
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 袟?

How to say bag, satchel; book cover in Chinese

“bag, satchel; book cover” in Chinese is袟zhì

The character 袟 (zhì) primarily refers to a type of bag or satchel, often used for carrying books or other items. It can also denote a book cover and is associated with the surname Zhi. While not commonly used in daily conversation, understanding this character can enhance vocabulary related to personal belongings and literature.

When to use 袟

Learners often confuse 袟 with similar characters related to bags or carrying items. It's important to use 袟 in contexts specifically referring to satchels or covers, rather than general terms for bags. Note that it may not be widely recognized in informal conversation.

What learners get wrong

Learners might confuse 袟 with other characters for bags, such as 包 (bāo). For example, saying '我有一个袟' (wǒ yǒu yī gè zhì) when they mean 'I have a bag' is incorrect; the correct term would be '包'.

Write 袟

袟

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Frequently Asked Questions about 袟

No, 袟 is not frequently used in daily speech; it is more specialized and may appear in literary contexts.

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