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慈

慈 (cí) · gentle

13 strokesTop–bottom

慈 (cí) means “gentle”. It is made of 兹 + 心 and has 13 strokes.

Break 慈 into its parts

What 慈 is made of

慈 stroke order

慈 stroke order diagram: 13 strokes, numbered in writing order
慈 is written with 13 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 慈善

她经常参加慈善活动。Tā jīngcháng cānjiā císhàn huódòng.She often takes part in charity events.
他把钱捐给了慈善机构。Tā bǎ qián juān gěi le císhàn jīgòu.He donated the money to a charity.

Words with 慈

Also built with 兹

Quick facts

Pinyincí
Meaninggentle
Strokes13
PatternTop–bottom

Questions about 慈

What does 慈 mean?

慈 (cí) means “gentle”.

How many strokes does 慈 have?

慈 has 13 strokes.

What parts make up 慈?

慈 is made of 兹 (now) and 心 (heart).

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