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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
树枝shùzhībranchHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #8456, Very Hard
树枝shùzhītwigHSK 7, unknown, 17 strokes, rank #8456, Very Hard
shùzhī(shu4zhi1)shu zhi T4
  1. 1branch
  2. 2twig
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March 24, 2026

树枝(樹枝)shùzhī(shu4zhi1)

树枝 (shù zhī) refers to a branch or twig of a tree. It is commonly used in contexts related to nature, gardening, or woodwork. The term can also imply a smaller, less significant part of something larger, much like a branch diverging from a tree trunk.

Strokes17Frequency#8456DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, trees are often symbolic of life and growth, making branches (树枝) important in the context of traditional customs, such as during the Spring Festival when branches are used for decorations.

Memory tip

Think of 树 (shù) as a tree with big, leafy branches and branches (枝, zhī) extending out like arms. Picture a tree with many branches reaching out, and remember that 'zhī' sounds like 'gee,' as if the branches are saying 'gee, look at us!'

Meanings of 树枝

shùzhī(shu4zhi1)
1branch
2twig
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树枝Simplified
樹枝Traditional
17Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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树干 (trunk) — use 树枝 when referring to a smaller part of a tree, while 树干 refers to the main, thicker part.

Usage Notes

This term is typically used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing trees or plant life. A common mistake is to confuse 树枝 with other related terms, such as 树干 (shù gàn) which means 'trunk.' Remember that 树枝 specifically refers to the branches.

HSK Study Tips

For HSK learners, 树枝 can be useful in building vocabulary related to nature and the environment. Students should focus on distinguishing it from similar words like 茎 (jīng) which means 'stem.' Learning related vocabulary will enhance comprehension.

Common Mistakes

Learners often mistakenly use 树枝 to refer to any type of branch, including those from shrubs or bushes. The correct term for a twig or small branch from other plants might be 小枝 (xiǎo zhī).

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Component characters

树shùtree
HSK 39 strokes木
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枝zhībranch
HSK 68 strokes木
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How to say branch in Chinese

“branch” in Chinese is树枝shùzhī

树枝 (shù zhī) refers to a branch or twig of a tree. It is commonly used in contexts related to nature, gardening, or woodwork. The term can also imply a smaller, less significant part of something larger, much like a branch diverging from a tree trunk.

When to use 树枝

This term is typically used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing trees or plant life. A common mistake is to confuse 树枝 with other related terms, such as 树干 (shù gàn) which means 'trunk.' Remember that 树枝 specifically refers to the branches.

树枝 or something close to it

树干 (trunk) — use 树枝 when referring to a smaller part of a tree, while 树干 refers to the main, thicker part.

What learners get wrong

Learners often mistakenly use 树枝 to refer to any type of branch, including those from shrubs or bushes. The correct term for a twig or small branch from other plants might be 小枝 (xiǎo zhī).

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It is pronounced as 'shù zhī' with the first syllable in the fourth tone and the second in the first tone.

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