COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 县 is built
县 can be remembered by breaking it into 且 + 厶. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-bottom structure.
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How to Write 县 (xiàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
county
xiànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xiàn
县
county
Common words
xiàn
县
county
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 县
Say “xiàn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
xiàn
county
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 县?
县 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 县 (xiàn) mean?
县 (xiàn) means county.
What is the radical of 县?
The radical of 县 is 厶, associated with Not yet classified.