COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 雷 is built
Traditional etymology note: A storm 雨 over the fields 田
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How to Write 雷 (léi) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
thunder
léiTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 13 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
léi
雷
thunder
Common words
dǎ léi
打雷
to rumble with thunder; clap of thunder
léi dá
雷达
radar (loanword)
léi tóng
雷同
mirroring others; identical
léi
雷
thunder; (bound form) (military) mine, as in 地雷[di4 lei2] land mine; (coll.) to shock; to stun; to astound; (Tw) (coll.) spoiler
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
雷
雷
雷
雷
雷
雷
雷
雷
LEARNING TIP
Remember 雷
Say “léi” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 13 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 雷
Common words and phrases
dǎ léi
to rumble with thunder; clap of thunder
léi dá
radar (loanword)
léi tóng
mirroring others; identical
léi
thunder; (bound form) (military) mine, as in 地雷[di4 lei2] land mine; (coll.) to shock; to stun; to astound; (Tw) (coll.) spoiler
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 雷?
雷 is written with 13 strokes.
What does 雷 (léi) mean?
雷 (léi) means thunder.
What is the radical of 雷?
The radical of 雷 is 雨, associated with Not yet classified.