COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 日 is built
Traditional etymology note: The sun
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How to Write 日 (rì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
sun
rìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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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
rì
日
sun
Common words
shēng rì
生日
birthday
jié rì
节日
holiday; festival
jiǎ rì
假日
a holiday; a day off
rì cháng
日常
day-to-day; daily; everyday
rì jì
日记
diary
rì qī
日期
date
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
日
日
日
日
日
日
日
日
LEARNING TIP
Remember 日
Say “rì” 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 日
Common words and phrases
shēng rì
birthday
jié rì
holiday; festival
jiǎ rì
a holiday; a day off
rì cháng
day-to-day; daily; everyday
rì jì
diary
rì qī
date
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 日?
日 is written with 4 strokes.
What does 日 (rì) mean?
日 (rì) means sun.
What is the radical of 日?
The radical of 日 is 日, associated with Not yet classified.