COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 听 is built
Traditional etymology note: Words 口 reaching an ear 斤
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How to Write 听 (tīng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to listen to; to hear
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
tīng
听
to listen to; to hear
Common words
hǎo tīng
好听
pleasant to hear
tīng jiàn
听见
to hear
nán tīng
难听
unpleasant to hear; coarse; vulgar; offensive
tīng shuō
听说
to hear (sth said); one hears (that); hearsay; listening and speaking
shōu tīng
收听
to listen to (a radio broadcast)
tīng lì
听力
hearing; listening ability
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
听
听
听
听
听
听
听
听
LEARNING TIP
Remember 听
Say “tīng” 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 听
Common words and phrases
hǎo tīng
pleasant to hear
tīng jiàn
to hear
nán tīng
unpleasant to hear; coarse; vulgar; offensive
tīng shuō
to hear (sth said); one hears (that); hearsay; listening and speaking
shōu tīng
to listen to (a radio broadcast)
tīng lì
hearing; listening ability
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“听”。
Zhège zì shì “tīng”.
This character is “听”.
我正在学习“听”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “tīng” zì.
I am learning the character “听”.
请写一遍“听”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “tīng”.
Please write “听” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 听?
听 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 听 (tīng) mean?
听 (tīng) means to listen to; to hear.
What is the radical of 听?
The radical of 听 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.