The character 写 — “write”: how to write it and what it means
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The Chinese character 写 is read xiě and means “write”. Below: the stroke order step by step, what the character is made of and the words it appears in.
Stroke order: how to write 写
写 has 5 strokes. At each step the new stroke is highlighted — write them in the same order: top to bottom and left to right, horizontal before vertical, a frame before what is inside it, and the bottom stroke of the frame last.
To train your hand, print a handwriting sheet for 写, with strokes to trace and empty squares.
Words with 写
- 填写fill in (a form)HSK 4
- 写作writing (compositions)HSK 5
- 描写describe (in writing)HSK 6
- 编写compile, write (a textbook)HSK 6
- 书写write (by hand); writingHSK 6
Frequently asked questions
How do you write the character 写?
写 has 5 strokes. They follow the usual rules: top to bottom, left to right, horizontal before vertical, outside before inside. The order of each stroke is shown on this page.
What does 写 mean?
写 means “write”. It appears in 填写 (“fill in”), 写作 (“writing”), 描写 (“describe”), 编写 (“compile”).
How do you pronounce 写?
写 is read xiě. The tone is part of the reading: with another melody it becomes another syllable.
How many strokes does 写 have?
5 strokes.
More characters on the page “Chinese characters with meanings” and in the list of HSK characters by level; whole words are in the dictionary.
Write 写 yourself
In the lessons you write characters stroke by stroke with a finger or a mouse, and the course checks the order. You can start for free, no sign-up needed.
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