COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 型 is built
Traditional etymology note: 土 (earth) suggests the meaning, while 刑 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 型 (xíng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
mold
xíngTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xíng
型
mold
Common words
dà xíng
大型
large; large-scale
lèi xíng
类型
type; kind; category; (computer programming) type
xiǎo xíng
小型
small scale; small size
xīn xíng
新型
new type; new kind
diǎn xíng
典型
model; typical case; archetype; typical
mó xíng
模型
model; mold; matrix; pattern
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 型
Say “xíng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 型
Common words and phrases
dà xíng
large; large-scale
lèi xíng
type; kind; category; (computer programming) type
xiǎo xíng
small scale; small size
xīn xíng
new type; new kind
diǎn xíng
model; typical case; archetype; typical
mó xíng
model; mold; matrix; pattern
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 型?
型 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 型 (xíng) mean?
型 (xíng) means mold.
What is the radical of 型?
The radical of 型 is 土, associated with Not yet classified.