HSK 5
尺子
Meaning
- rule
- ruler (measuring instrument)
- Pinyin
- chǐ zi
- Classifier
- 把(bǎ)
Character reference
Components and radical classification
尺
chǐruler, tape-measure; unit of length, about 1 ft.
Primary radical尸 · corpse
子
zison, child; seed, egg; fruit; small thing
Primary radical子 · child
Radical classification does not necessarily describe a character’s modern meaning. Semantic and phonetic roles are shown only when supported by the cited formation data.
Writing practice
Stroke order and writing practice
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Stroke data from Hanzi Writer and Make Me a Hanzi. Source details