戠 (zhī) - To record & to note

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zhī ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

丈志

戠 · zhī

To record;

to note;

a pledge or token;

also used in characters related to knowledge, recognition, and flags.

To recordto notea pledge or token

Usage highlights

KnowledgeRecognitionFlagMark/identifyIntellectualCommon sense

Synonyms

  • 记— to record, note down
  • 识— to know, recognize

Antonyms

  • 忘— to forget
  • 愚— ignorant, foolish

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The character appears in words for knowledge (知识) and recognition (认识).
  • It forms part of the character for flag (旗帜).
  • Used in literary terms for recording (标识).
  • Appears in classical texts meaning to remember (记戠).

Collocations

  • Knowledge(知识)
  • Recognition(认识)
  • Flag(旗帜)
  • Mark/identify(标识)
  • Intellectual(知识分子)
  • Common sense(常识)

Idioms

  • Common knowledge(常识)
  • Banner of righteousness(正义的旗帜)
  • Mutual recognition(相互认识)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Ancient character originally meaning to record or pledge, now primarily used as a component in other characters.
  • Appears in important cultural words related to knowledge, education, and social recognition.
  • The flag/banner meaning connects to military and ceremonial traditions.

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