Name character

致 zhì

to reach, to achieve

Tone: 4 Usage lean: neutral
zhì · tone 4

Meaning

to reach, to achieve

In names

致 (zhì) is one of the 3,500 common characters in the 通用规范汉字表. Its basic meaning is “to reach, to achieve”. In names, it carries a 'scholarly / strong' feel. Aim and achievement; used in 致远. It appears in names such as 致山. The tone is 4; practice the sound before you introduce the name.

Structure and etymology

A common character in Chinese given names.

Names that use this character

Naming notes

Aim and achievement; used in 致远.

Tags: scholarly, strong. It reads as unisex in modern names.

Reference: Unihan database · Chinese Text Project. Meanings here are editorial summaries for naming, not full dictionary definitions.