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写 (xiě): to write

Stroke Order & Writing

HSK 1verb

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning
to write
Characters
1
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 1
Strokes
5
Radical
冖
Structure
上下结构

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to write
  • to compose
  • to draw (archaic or poetic, rare)

Chinese explanation

  • 用笔在纸上或其他东西上做出字或符号,把想说的话记录下来。例如写字、写信、写文章。也表示创作、描写,如写诗、写小说。

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Stroke-by-stroke breakdown

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5 strokes

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Example sentences

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He is writing a letter.

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Please write down your name.

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I do homework every day.

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She likes writing articles.

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