COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 循 is built
Traditional etymology note: 彳 (step) suggests the meaning, while 盾 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 循 (xún) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to follow
xúnTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 12 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xún
循
to follow
Common words
xún huán
循环
to cycle; to circulate; circle; loop
zūn xún
遵循
to follow; to abide by; to comply with
xún xù jiàn jìn
循序渐进
in sequence, step by step (idiom); to make steady progress incrementally
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
循
循
循
循
循
循
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 循
Say “xún” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 12 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
xún huán
to cycle; to circulate; circle; loop
zūn xún
to follow; to abide by; to comply with
xún xù jiàn jìn
in sequence, step by step (idiom); to make steady progress incrementally
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“循”。
Zhège zì shì “xún”.
This character is “循”.
我正在学习“循”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xún” zì.
I am learning the character “循”.
请写一遍“循”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xún”.
Please write “循” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 循?
循 is written with 12 strokes.
What does 循 (xún) mean?
循 (xún) means to follow.
What is the radical of 循?
The radical of 循 is 彳, associated with Not yet classified.