COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 性 is built
Traditional etymology note: 忄 (heart) suggests the meaning, while 生 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 性 (xìng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
nature
xìngTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xìng
性
nature
Common words
nán xìng
男性
the male sex; a male
nǚ xìng
女性
woman; the female sex
xìng bié
性别
gender; sex
xìng gé
性格
nature; disposition; temperament; character
gè xìng
个性
individuality; personality
xìng zhì
性质
nature; characteristic
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 性
Say “xìng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 性
Common words and phrases
nán xìng
the male sex; a male
nǚ xìng
woman; the female sex
xìng bié
gender; sex
xìng gé
nature; disposition; temperament; character
gè xìng
individuality; personality
xìng zhì
nature; characteristic
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“性”。
Zhège zì shì “xìng”.
This character is “性”.
我正在学习“性”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xìng” zì.
I am learning the character “性”.
请写一遍“性”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xìng”.
Please write “性” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 性?
性 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 性 (xìng) mean?
性 (xìng) means nature.
What is the radical of 性?
The radical of 性 is 忄, associated with Not yet classified.