Ideographic: A hand 扌 clutching a pebble 丸Radical:

meaning for zhí:

  • - to execute (a plan)
  • - to graspto implement
  • - to carry out
  • - to execute
  • - to runto enforce a law
  • - law enforcementto hold power
  • - in officeruling party
  • - the party in powerto work in a profession (e.g. doctor, lawyer)
  • - practitioner
  • - professional