COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 巡 is built
Traditional etymology note: To walk 辶 by the river 巛; 巛 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 巡 (xún) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to patrol
xúnTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xún
巡
to patrol
Common words
xún huí
巡回
to go around; to roam; to tour
xún luó
巡逻
to patrol (police, army or navy)
xún shì
巡视
to patrol; to make a tour; to inspect; to scan with one's eyes
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
巡
巡
巡
巡
巡
巡
巡
巡
LEARNING TIP
Remember 巡
Say “xún” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 巡
Common words and phrases
xún huí
to go around; to roam; to tour
xún luó
to patrol (police, army or navy)
xún shì
to patrol; to make a tour; to inspect; to scan with one's eyes
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“巡”。
Zhège zì shì “xún”.
This character is “巡”.
我正在学习“巡”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xún” zì.
I am learning the character “巡”.
请写一遍“巡”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xún”.
Please write “巡” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 巡?
巡 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 巡 (xún) mean?
巡 (xún) means to patrol.
What is the radical of 巡?
The radical of 巡 is 巛, associated with Not yet classified.