自 Stroke Order

How to write 自 (zì) – self; private; personal

自
Pinyin
zì
Meaning
self; private; personal
Strokes
6
Radical
自
Components
目
Level
HSK 2

Step-by-Step Stroke Order of 自

自 is written with 6 strokes. The red stroke shows the stroke to write in each step.

Stroke order diagram of 自 (zì), 6 strokes, step by step

HSK 2 Words with 自

  • 自己zì jǐoneself; self

    要相信自己。

    yào xiāng xìn zì jǐ

    You should believe in yourself.

  • 自行车zì xíng chēbicycle

    他骑自行车去上班。

    tā qí zì xíng chē qù shàng bān

    He rides his bicycle to work.

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