marks preceding phrase as modifier of following phrase · Character component

marks preceding phrase as modifier of following phrase; it, him her, them; to go to

A foot meaning "to follow"; cursive version of 止

之 at a glance

Meaning
marks preceding phrase as modifier of following phrase
Strokes
3
Characters
2
Role
Contributes meaning and sound

Characters with 之

HSK 5 · 1

Beyond HSK · 1

Frequently asked questions

What does the component 之 mean?

之 means "marks preceding phrase as modifier of following phrase". In the characters that contain it, it contributes meaning and sound.

How many Chinese characters contain 之?

2 characters in this dictionary contain 之, including ones at HSK 5.

How many strokes does 之 have?

之 is written in 3 strokes.