Zi

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ZI   字

Zi 字  is pronounced in the fourth tone.

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Two separate meanings:

  1. character, word

examples:  yi 一 zi字    = one word

zi 字dian 典 = dictionary

zi means word and dian means standard or canon

  1. name

example: qian 签 zi 字    = sign one’s name

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qian is pronounced `chien’ in the first tone .  The letter q in Chinese words sounds like ch.  The word means to sign.  In this instance, means name.

3 thoughts on “Zi

  1. hi!
    appreciate the help with the Chinese language. it may not be as easy as i thought it would be but with a great teacher, anything is possible, right?

    thanks!
    God Bless you and your family!

    love,
    Mei

  2. xie xie! My children (from China) still giggle at my tones–I have to move my hands to give them a clue which tone I actually mean–but I am determined to learn how to speak their native language.
    Thank you for your patience and interest in educating us.

  3. I’m so glad you are providing chinese lessons. I sometimes wished my mother would have enrolled me in chinese school when I was younger, but it’s never too late. Better late than never.

    -annie