COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 闻 is built
Traditional etymology note: 耳 (ear) suggests the meaning, while 门 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 闻 (wén) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to hear
wénTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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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
wén
闻
to hear
Common words
xīn wén
新闻
news
wén míng
闻名
well-known; famous; renowned; eminent
chǒu wén
丑闻
scandal
chuán wén
传闻
rumor
fēi wén
绯闻
sex scandal
jiàn wén
见闻
what one has seen and heard; knowledge; one's experience
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
闻
闻
闻
闻
闻
闻
闻
闻
LEARNING TIP
Remember 闻
Say “wén” 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.
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Common words and phrases
xīn wén
news
wén míng
well-known; famous; renowned; eminent
chǒu wén
scandal
chuán wén
rumor
fēi wén
sex scandal
jiàn wén
what one has seen and heard; knowledge; one's experience
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“闻”。
Zhège zì shì “wén”.
This character is “闻”.
我正在学习“闻”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “wén” zì.
I am learning the character “闻”.
请写一遍“闻”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “wén”.
Please write “闻” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 闻?
闻 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 闻 (wén) mean?
闻 (wén) means to hear.
What is the radical of 闻?
The radical of 闻 is 门, associated with Not yet classified.