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智zhì

wisdom, knowledge, intelligence. 12 strokes, radical 日, first met in HSK 4.

Pinyin zhìStrokes 12Radical 日Band HSK 4Words 4

How to write 智

Strokes 1–8 write 知, then strokes 9–12 write 日.

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Stroke order chart for 智 — 12 strokes, radical 日

Write 智 on the grid

Free, with no account: the app draws each stroke, then you write it and it says which stroke went wrong.

Print a 米字格 practice sheet for 智 · the stroke-order rules

What 智 is made of

知 (zhī, to know) and 日 (rì, sun).

Known 知 clearly 日; 知 also provides the pronunciation.

Words that use 智

智(zhì)力(lì) intelligence, mental capacity
人认识事物、思考问题的能力

这项活动能够启迪儿童智力。This activity helps to develop a child's intelligence.

Lesson 378, 经邦理道与凝思专笃 · 齐家治政与精工物阜 · Civic Governance, Domestic Craft & Agricultural Precision

智(zhì)能(néng) smart, intelligent (device)
设备能像人一样思考和判断

老人选定配有智能家居的公寓。The elderly man chose a flat fitted with smart home devices.

Lesson 380, 融通物联与厚德笃祝 · 齐家治政与精工物阜 · Civic Governance, Domestic Craft & Agricultural Precision

理(lǐ)智(zhì) reason, level-headedness
指冷静清醒的判断

他提醒大家投资时要保持理智。He reminded everyone to stay level-headed when investing.

Lesson 613, 礼堂理财 · 驰骛四方与格物明理 · Broad Horizons & Rational Discernment

智(zhì)慧(huì) wisdom
指辨别判断的能力

治病要靠经验和智慧。Treatment depends on experience and wisdom.

Lesson 690, 医者智慧 · 洞明经世与乐居安邦 · Clarity of Vision & Harmonious Living

More characters with the radical 日

All 31 of them, and what the radical means, on the 日 radical page.

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