持 chí ㄔˊ ci4 HSK 7-9 流利級 · Level 5

  • to hold
  • to grasp
  • to support
  • to maintain
  • to persevere
  • to manage
  • to run (i.e. administer)
  • to control

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 持 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Example sentences

  • 坚持 堅持 ( jiān chí gin1 ci4 )。

    Hold on.

  • 坚持 堅持 ( jiān chí gin1 ci4 )。

    Insist.

  • 保持 ( bǎo chí bou2 ci4 ) 安静 安靜 ( ān jìng on1 zing6 )

    Keep it quiet.

  • 保持 ( bǎo chí bou2 ci4 ) 微笑 ( wēi xiào mei4 siu3 )。

    Keep on smiling.

  • 保持 ( bǎo chí bou2 ci4 ) 冷静 冷靜 ( lěng jìng laang5 zing6 )。

    Stay calm.

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