HSK 1 · Language

写

xiě

to write

Stroke order of 写

写 is written with 5 strokes. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.

Memory trick

Under a cover "冖", a hooked brush stroke "与" glides across paper as you write.

Parts: 冖 cover + 与 (hooked strokes)

Example sentence

我会写我的名字。

I can write my name.

Words with 写

听写dictation; to write from dictation 写作writing; to write

More words: Language

汉语Chinese (language)汉字Chinese character 中文Chinese (language)外语foreign language 字character; word (written)话words; speech 说to speak; to say 说话to speak; to talk 问to ask 回答to answer 告诉to tell 明白to understand; clear

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