COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 雪 is built
Traditional etymology note: 雨 (rain) suggests the meaning, while 彐 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 雪 (xuě) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
snow
xuěTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xuě
雪
snow
Common words
xuě gāo
雪糕
ice cream bar; ice cream popsicle
huá xuě
滑雪
to ski; skiing
ruì xuě
瑞雪
timely snow
xuě shān
雪山
snow-capped mountain
bīng tiān xuě dì
冰天雪地
a world of ice and snow
xuě shàng jiā shuāng
雪上加霜
(idiom) to make matters even worse; to add insult to injury
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
雪
雪
雪
雪
雪
雪
雪
雪
LEARNING TIP
Remember 雪
Say “xuě” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 雪
Common words and phrases
xuě gāo
ice cream bar; ice cream popsicle
huá xuě
to ski; skiing
ruì xuě
timely snow
xuě shān
snow-capped mountain
bīng tiān xuě dì
a world of ice and snow
xuě shàng jiā shuāng
(idiom) to make matters even worse; to add insult to injury
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“雪”。
Zhège zì shì “xuě”.
This character is “雪”.
我正在学习“雪”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xuě” zì.
I am learning the character “雪”.
请写一遍“雪”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xuě”.
Please write “雪” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 雪?
雪 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 雪 (xuě) mean?
雪 (xuě) means snow.
What is the radical of 雪?
The radical of 雪 is 雨, associated with Not yet classified.