zhǐ
paper
纸张
Tap to compare the endings.
点击对比两个韵尾。
Learning state
zhi/zi
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zhi vs zi Pinyin Pronunciation
Learn zhi vs zi pinyin visually. Compare the zh and z initials. Compare the sounds, then connect each pronunciation to useful Chinese characters and words.
zh 和 z 的发音对比。 点击上方知识球，可以听发音并沿着汉字和词语继续探索。
Lesson type
sound contrast
易混声母
Language
English + 中文
Beginner friendly
Inside this lesson
6 characters · 6 words
Audio included
Characters
Common Chinese characters for zhi/zi
The same pinyin spelling can point to different characters. The tone and character meaning belong together.
zhī
to know / to understand
知道；了解
zhí
straight / direct
不弯；直直的
zhì
to make / to set rules
制作；规定
zì
written character
文字，汉字
zǐ
child / son or daughter
孩子，儿女
Useful words
Build vocabulary with zhi/zi
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知道
zhī dào
to know or understand something
明白或了解一件事
直线
zhí xiàn
a straight line
不弯曲的一条线
纸
zhǐ
paper for writing or drawing
可以写字或画画的纸
子女
zǐ nǚ
children: sons and daughters
儿子和女儿
制作
zhì zuò
to make or craft something
动手做出一样东西
汉字
hàn zì
Chinese character
中文里的文字
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