姊 (zǐ): Elder sister — Stroke Order & Writing Guide
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Animated Stroke Order 姊
Watch the stroke order, then trace it yourself.
Watch the stroke order, then trace it yourself.
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A woman (女) who is like a thistle (𠂔), sharp and protective — an elder sister guiding and watching over younger siblings.
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Common words and phrases that contain 姊.
sisters
elder sister (colloquial)
elder sister and younger brother
elder female cousin (on maternal side)
sister city
companion piece (e.g., book, film)
Real-world example sentences demonstrating how 姊 is used in context
She often goes shopping with her elder female cousin on weekends.
My elder sister is three years older than me, and we have a very good relationship.
These two films are companion pieces, telling different aspects of the same story.
This pair of sisters not only look alike but also have similar personalities.