COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 寻 is built
Traditional etymology note: 彐 (snout) suggests the meaning, while 寸 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 寻 (xún) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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xúnTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xún
寻
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Common words
xún zhǎo
寻找
to seek; to look for
xún qiú
寻求
to seek; to look for
sōu xún
搜寻
to search; to look for
xún cháng
寻常
usual; common; ordinary
xún mì
寻觅
to look for
nài rén xún wèi
耐人寻味
thought-provoking; worth thinking over; to provide food for thought
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
寻
寻
寻
寻
寻
寻
寻
寻
LEARNING TIP
Remember 寻
Say “xún” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 寻
Common words and phrases
xún zhǎo
to seek; to look for
xún qiú
to seek; to look for
sōu xún
to search; to look for
xún cháng
usual; common; ordinary
xún mì
to look for
nài rén xún wèi
thought-provoking; worth thinking over; to provide food for thought
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“寻”。
Zhège zì shì “xún”.
This character is “寻”.
我正在学习“寻”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xún” zì.
I am learning the character “寻”.
请写一遍“寻”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xún”.
Please write “寻” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 寻?
寻 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 寻 (xún) mean?
寻 (xún) means to search.
What is the radical of 寻?
The radical of 寻 is 彐, associated with Not yet classified.