HSK 3 · Shapes & Forms
形状
xíng zhuàng
shape
Stroke order of 形状
2 characters, 14 strokes in total. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.
形 · 7 strokes状 · 7 strokes
Memory trick
Strokes 彡 beside a frame 开 give outline; a dog 犬 beside a plank 丬 gives shape.
Parts: 形: 开 + 彡 hair/strokes; 状 shape
Example sentence
这个盒子的形状很特别。
The shape of this box is special.