COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 欣 is built
Traditional etymology note: 欠 (lack) suggests the meaning, while 斤 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 欣 (xīn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
happy
xīnTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xīn
欣
happy
Common words
xīn shǎng
欣赏
to appreciate; to enjoy; to admire
xīn wèi
欣慰
to be gratified
xīn xǐ
欣喜
happy
xīn xīn xiàng róng
欣欣向荣
(idiom) flourishing; thriving
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 欣
Say “xīn” 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 欣
Common words and phrases
xīn shǎng
to appreciate; to enjoy; to admire
xīn wèi
to be gratified
xīn xǐ
happy
xīn xīn xiàng róng
(idiom) flourishing; thriving
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“欣”。
Zhège zì shì “xīn”.
This character is “欣”.
我正在学习“欣”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xīn” zì.
I am learning the character “欣”.
请写一遍“欣”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xīn”.
Please write “欣” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 欣?
欣 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 欣 (xīn) mean?
欣 (xīn) means happy.
What is the radical of 欣?
The radical of 欣 is 欠, associated with Not yet classified.