Simply Write lesson

Chinese character 子

子 means "child". Read it as zi3.

Chinese learning notes

  • Pinyin: zi3
  • English meaning: child
  • Radical: 子
  • Structure: single-component
  • Stroke count: 3

Practice focus

Children study the formation guide and practise 子 子 子 on real paper — that paper practice is what completes the lesson. Optionally, upload a photo for encouraging AI feedback.

Skills

  • pinyin
  • meaning
  • stroke order
  • radical
  • grid writing
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