知足

知足 zhī ㄓ ㄗㄨˊ zi1 zuk1 HSK 7-9 流利級 · Level 5

  • content with one's situation
  • to know contentment (hence happiness)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 知 (1 of 2) — stroke by stroke.

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

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 知足常乐。 Happy is the man who is contented.
  • 知足者常乐。 Those who count their blessings experience more joy.
  • 谁都知道知足常乐。 Everybody knows that happiness is in contentment.

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