COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 你 is built
Traditional etymology note: Pronoun 尔 for a person 亻
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How to Write 你 (nǐ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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nǐTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
nǐ
你
you
Common words
nǐ hǎo
你好
hello; hi
nǐ men
你们
you (plural)
nǐ
你
you (Note: In Taiwan, 妳 is used to address females, but in mainland China, it is not commonly used. Instead, 你 is used to address both males and females.)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 你
Say “nǐ” 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 你
Common words and phrases
nǐ hǎo
hello; hi
nǐ men
you (plural)
nǐ
you (Note: In Taiwan, 妳 is used to address females, but in mainland China, it is not commonly used. Instead, 你 is used to address both males and females.)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
你好，很高兴认识你。
Nǐ hǎo, hěn gāoxìng rènshi nǐ.
Hello, nice to meet you.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 你?
你 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 你 (nǐ) mean?
你 (nǐ) means you.
What is the radical of 你?
The radical of 你 is 亻, associated with person.