COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 信 is built
信 can be remembered by breaking it into 亻 + 言. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s left-right structure.
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How to Write 信 (xìn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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xìnTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xìn
信
letter
Common words
xiāng xìn
相信
to believe; to be convinced; to accept as true
duǎn xìn
短信
text message; SMS
huí xìn
回信
to reply; to write back; letter written in reply
xìn hào
信号
signal
xìn xī
信息
information; news; message
xìn xīn
信心
confidence; faith (in sb or sth)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
信
信
信
信
信
信
信
信
LEARNING TIP
Remember 信
Say “xìn” 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.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 信
Common words and phrases
xiāng xìn
to believe; to be convinced; to accept as true
duǎn xìn
text message; SMS
huí xìn
to reply; to write back; letter written in reply
xìn hào
signal
xìn xī
information; news; message
xìn xīn
confidence; faith (in sb or sth)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“信”。
Zhège zì shì “xìn”.
This character is “信”.
我正在学习“信”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xìn” zì.
I am learning the character “信”.
请写一遍“信”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xìn”.
Please write “信” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 信?
信 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 信 (xìn) mean?
信 (xìn) means letter.
What is the radical of 信?
The radical of 信 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.