zhī

(possessive particle, literary equivalent of de); it

Character data

HSK 4
Frequency 44th character
Radical ⼃ (4.3)
Strokes 3
Index # 58

Definitions

之 zhī
  1. 1. (possessive particle, literary equivalent of de)
  2. 2. it
  3. 3. him
  4. 4. her

Stroke order

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Words containing 之

Word Meaning
care for people first, enjoy life last
put country first, worry before joy
the rule of former kings
the music of former kings
the music of former kings
the way of former kings
foresight
between two countries; bilateral
between two countries; bilateral
intimate friendship; sworn brotherhood
Light in August, novel by William Faulkner
to make public; to announce to the world (idiom)
to make known to the masses (idiom); to publicize widely
to make known to the masses (idiom); to publicize widely
mysteriously and inexorably; in the unseen world of spirits
long-term causes; problems build up over time
big problems come from long-term causes
hairsbreadth difference
divide and rule (strategy); divide and conquer
keenly felt pain; bitter anguish
bitter hatred; hatred that cuts to the bone
criminal law, pre-Han legalist school