Character

字

zì HSK 1
字 zì HSK 1
  • 1. written character; word
  • 2. pronunciation of a character
  • 3. typeface; font style
  • 4. calligraphy work
  • 5. word; term; wording
  • 6. written pledge; contract; deed
  • 7. courtesy name (alias taken from the meaning of one's given name)
  • 8. meter reading (number shown on a water/electricity meter)
  • 9. (archaic) betrothal of a woman; to be promised in marriage
  • 10. a surname
  • 11. full name (surname and given name)
  • 12. (lit.) to raise; to nurture
Words using 字 as zì (18)
Structure & writing
字 zì — written character; word

字 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1 宀 mián — roof/house radical, shelter
宀 is a component in 48 characters
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