COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 夏 is built
夏 can be remembered by breaking it into 一 + 自 + 夂. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-middle-bottom structure.
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How to Write 夏 (xià) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
the Xia or Hsia dynasty c. 2000 BC
xiàTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xià
夏
the Xia or Hsia dynasty c. 2000 BC
Common words
xià tiān
夏天
summer
shèng xià
盛夏
midsummer; the height of summer
xià lìng yíng
夏令营
summer camp
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 夏
Say “xià” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 夏
Common words and phrases
xià tiān
summer
shèng xià
midsummer; the height of summer
xià lìng yíng
summer camp
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“夏”。
Zhège zì shì “xià”.
This character is “夏”.
我正在学习“夏”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xià” zì.
I am learning the character “夏”.
请写一遍“夏”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xià”.
Please write “夏” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 夏?
夏 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 夏 (xià) mean?
夏 (xià) means the Xia or Hsia dynasty c. 2000 BC.
What is the radical of 夏?
The radical of 夏 is 夊, associated with Not yet classified.