COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 写 is built
写 can be remembered by breaking it into 冖 + 与. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-bottom structure.
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How to Write 写 (xiě) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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xiěTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xiě
写
to write
Common words
tián xiě
填写
to fill in a form; to write data in a box (on a questionnaire or web form)
xiě zuò
写作
to write; to compose; writing; written works
biān xiě
编写
to compile
miáo xiě
描写
to describe; to depict; to portray; description
shū xiě
书写
to write
xiě zhào
写照
portrayal
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
写
写
写
写
写
写
写
写
LEARNING TIP
Remember 写
Say “xiě” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 写
Common words and phrases
tián xiě
to fill in a form; to write data in a box (on a questionnaire or web form)
xiě zuò
to write; to compose; writing; written works
biān xiě
to compile
miáo xiě
to describe; to depict; to portray; description
shū xiě
to write
xiě zhào
portrayal
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 写?
写 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 写 (xiě) mean?
写 (xiě) means to write.
What is the radical of 写?
The radical of 写 is 冖, associated with Not yet classified.