COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 星 is built
Traditional etymology note: 日 (sun) suggests the meaning, while 生 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 星 (xīng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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xīngTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xīng
星
star
Common words
xīng qī
星期
week; day of the week; Sunday
xīng xīng
星星
(coll.) a star; the stars in the sky
míng xīng
明星
star; celebrity
héng xīng
恒星
(fixed) star
líng xīng
零星
fragmentary; piecemeal; in bits and pieces; sporadic; scattered
wèi xīng
卫星
satellite; moon
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
星
星
星
星
星
星
星
星
LEARNING TIP
Remember 星
Say “xīng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 星
Common words and phrases
xīng qī
week; day of the week; Sunday
xīng xīng
(coll.) a star; the stars in the sky
míng xīng
star; celebrity
héng xīng
(fixed) star
líng xīng
fragmentary; piecemeal; in bits and pieces; sporadic; scattered
wèi xīng
satellite; moon
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 星?
星 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 星 (xīng) mean?
星 (xīng) means star.
What is the radical of 星?
The radical of 星 is 日, associated with Not yet classified.