COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 天 is built
Traditional etymology note: The heavens 一 above a man 大
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How to Write 天 (tiān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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tiānTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 4 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
tiān
天
day
Common words
bái tiān
白天
daytime; during the day; day
jīn tiān
今天
today; the present time; now
míng tiān
明天
tomorrow
tiān qì
天气
weather
zuó tiān
昨天
yesterday
bàn tiān
半天
half of the day; a long time; quite a while; midair
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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天
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 天
Say “tiān” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 4 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 天
Common words and phrases
bái tiān
daytime; during the day; day
jīn tiān
today; the present time; now
míng tiān
tomorrow
tiān qì
weather
zuó tiān
yesterday
bàn tiān
half of the day; a long time; quite a while; midair
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“天”。
Zhège zì shì “tiān”.
This character is “天”.
我正在学习“天”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “tiān” zì.
I am learning the character “天”.
请写一遍“天”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “tiān”.
Please write “天” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 天?
天 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 天 (tiān) mean?
天 (tiān) means day.
What is the radical of 天?
The radical of 天 is 大, associated with Not yet classified.