COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 询 is built
Traditional etymology note: 讠 (speech) suggests the meaning, while 旬 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 询 (xún) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to ask about
xúnTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xún
询
to ask about
Common words
xún wèn
询问
to inquire
zī xún
咨询
to consult; to seek advice; consultation; (sales) inquiry (formal)
chá xún
查询
to check; to inquire; to consult (a document etc); inquiry
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
询
询
询
询
询
询
询
询
LEARNING TIP
Remember 询
Say “xún” 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 询
Common words and phrases
xún wèn
to inquire
zī xún
to consult; to seek advice; consultation; (sales) inquiry (formal)
chá xún
to check; to inquire; to consult (a document etc); inquiry
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“询”。
Zhège zì shì “xún”.
This character is “询”.
我正在学习“询”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xún” zì.
I am learning the character “询”.
请写一遍“询”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xún”.
Please write “询” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 询?
询 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 询 (xún) mean?
询 (xún) means to ask about.
What is the radical of 询?
The radical of 询 is 讠, associated with Not yet classified.