COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 形 is built
Traditional etymology note: Sunlight 彡 streaming through a window 开
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How to Write 形 (xíng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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xíngTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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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
xíng
形
to appear
Common words
wài xíng
外形
figure; shape; external form; contour
xíng chéng
形成
to form; to take shape
xíng róng
形容
to describe; (literary) countenance; appearance
xíng shì
形式
outer appearance; form; shape; formality
xíng shì
形势
circumstances; situation; terrain
xíng xiàng
形象
image; form; figure; visualization
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
形
形
形
形
形
形
形
形
LEARNING TIP
Remember 形
Say “xíng” 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 形
Common words and phrases
wài xíng
figure; shape; external form; contour
xíng chéng
to form; to take shape
xíng róng
to describe; (literary) countenance; appearance
xíng shì
outer appearance; form; shape; formality
xíng shì
circumstances; situation; terrain
xíng xiàng
image; form; figure; visualization
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“形”。
Zhège zì shì “xíng”.
This character is “形”.
我正在学习“形”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xíng” zì.
I am learning the character “形”.
请写一遍“形”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xíng”.
Please write “形” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 形?
形 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 形 (xíng) mean?
形 (xíng) means to appear.
What is the radical of 形?
The radical of 形 is 彡, associated with Not yet classified.