COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 薪 is built
Traditional etymology note: Freshly-cut 新 wood 艹; 新 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 薪 (xīn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(literary) firewood; fuel
xīnTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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Follow all 16 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xīn
薪
(literary) firewood; fuel
Common words
xīn shuǐ
薪水
salary; wage
nián xīn
年薪
annual salary
xīn chóu
薪酬
pay; remuneration; salary; reward
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 薪
Say “xīn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 16 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 薪
Common words and phrases
xīn shuǐ
salary; wage
nián xīn
annual salary
xīn chóu
pay; remuneration; salary; reward
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 薪?
薪 is written with 16 strokes.
What does 薪 (xīn) mean?
薪 (xīn) means (literary) firewood; fuel.
What is the radical of 薪?
The radical of 薪 is 艹, associated with Not yet classified.