COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 下 is built
Traditional etymology note: One stroke under another; compare 上 (above)
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How to Write 下 (xià) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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xiàTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 3 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xià
下
down
Common words
xià yǔ
下雨
to rain
xià bān
下班
to finish work; to get off work; next service (train, bus, etc)
xià kè
下课
to finish class; to get out of class; (fig.) (esp. of a sports coach) to be dismissed; to be fired
xià wǔ
下午
afternoon; p.m.
yí xià
一下
(used after a verb) give it a go; to do (sth for a bit to give it a try); one time; once
xià lái
下来
to come down; (completed action marker); (after verb of motion, indicates motion down and towards us, also fig.); (indicates continuation from the past towards us)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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下
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 下
Say “xià” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 3 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 下
Common words and phrases
xià yǔ
to rain
xià bān
to finish work; to get off work; next service (train, bus, etc)
xià kè
to finish class; to get out of class; (fig.) (esp. of a sports coach) to be dismissed; to be fired
xià wǔ
afternoon; p.m.
yí xià
(used after a verb) give it a go; to do (sth for a bit to give it a try); one time; once
xià lái
to come down; (completed action marker); (after verb of motion, indicates motion down and towards us, also fig.); (indicates continuation from the past towards us)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“下”。
Zhège zì shì “xià”.
This character is “下”.
我正在学习“下”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xià” zì.
I am learning the character “下”.
请写一遍“下”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xià”.
Please write “下” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 下?
下 is written with 3 strokes.
What does 下 (xià) mean?
下 (xià) means down.
What is the radical of 下?
The radical of 下 is 一, associated with Not yet classified.