COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 兴 is built
兴 can be remembered by breaking it into ⺍ + 一 + 八. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-middle-bottom structure.
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How to Write 兴 (xīng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to rise
xīngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xīng / xìng
兴
to rise
Common words
gāo xìng
高兴
happy; glad; willing (to do sth); in a cheerful mood
xìng qù
兴趣
interest (desire to know about sth); interest (thing in which one is interested); hobby
xīng fèn
兴奋
excited; excitement; (physiology) excitation
xīng qǐ
兴起
to rise; to spring up; to burgeon; to be aroused
xīn xīng
新兴
(of markets, industries, infectious diseases etc) rising; emerging; in the ascendant
fù xīng
复兴
to revive; to rejuvenate
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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兴
兴
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兴
LEARNING TIP
Remember 兴
Say “xīng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 兴
Common words and phrases
gāo xìng
happy; glad; willing (to do sth); in a cheerful mood
xìng qù
interest (desire to know about sth); interest (thing in which one is interested); hobby
xīng fèn
excited; excitement; (physiology) excitation
xīng qǐ
to rise; to spring up; to burgeon; to be aroused
xīn xīng
(of markets, industries, infectious diseases etc) rising; emerging; in the ascendant
fù xīng
to revive; to rejuvenate
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“兴”。
Zhège zì shì “xīng”.
This character is “兴”.
我正在学习“兴”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xīng” zì.
I am learning the character “兴”.
请写一遍“兴”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xīng”.
Please write “兴” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 兴?
兴 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 兴 (xīng) mean?
兴 (xīng) means to rise.
What is the radical of 兴?
The radical of 兴 is 八, associated with Not yet classified.