COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 辛 is built
Traditional etymology note: A hot iron used to brand prisoners and slaves
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How to Write 辛 (xīn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(of taste) hot or pungent
xīnTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xīn
辛
(of taste) hot or pungent
Common words
xīn kǔ
辛苦
exhausting; hard; tough; arduous
jiān xīn
艰辛
hardships; arduous; difficult
xīn qín
辛勤
hardworking; industrious
xīn suān
辛酸
pungent (taste); bitter; fig. sad; miserable
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 辛
Say “xīn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 辛
Common words and phrases
xīn kǔ
exhausting; hard; tough; arduous
jiān xīn
hardships; arduous; difficult
xīn qín
hardworking; industrious
xīn suān
pungent (taste); bitter; fig. sad; miserable
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“辛”。
Zhège zì shì “xīn”.
This character is “辛”.
我正在学习“辛”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xīn” zì.
I am learning the character “辛”.
请写一遍“辛”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xīn”.
Please write “辛” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 辛?
辛 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 辛 (xīn) mean?
辛 (xīn) means (of taste) hot or pungent.
What is the radical of 辛?
The radical of 辛 is 辛, associated with Not yet classified.