COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 文 is built
Traditional etymology note: A tattooed chest, representing writing
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How to Write 文 (wén) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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wénTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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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
wén
文
language
Common words
zhōng wén
中文
Chinese language
kè wén
课文
text
wén huà
文化
culture; civilization; cultural
wén jiàn
文件
document; file
wén zhāng
文章
article; essay; literary works; writings
wén zì
文字
character; script; writing; written language
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
文
文
文
文
文
文
文
文
LEARNING TIP
Remember 文
Say “wén” 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 文
Common words and phrases
zhōng wén
Chinese language
kè wén
text
wén huà
culture; civilization; cultural
wén jiàn
document; file
wén zhāng
article; essay; literary works; writings
wén zì
character; script; writing; written language
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 文?
文 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 文 (wén) mean?
文 (wén) means language.
What is the radical of 文?
The radical of 文 is 文, associated with Not yet classified.