COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 忄 is built
忄 can be remembered by breaking it into 八 + 丨. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s overlaid structure.
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How to Write 忄 (xīn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
Kangxi radical 61 (心) as a vertical side element
xīnTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 3 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xīn
忄
Kangxi radical 61 (心) as a vertical side element
Common words
xīn
忄
Kangxi radical 61 (心) as a vertical side element
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 忄
Say “xīn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 3 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 忄
Common words and phrases
xīn
Kangxi radical 61 (心) as a vertical side element
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“忄”。
Zhège zì shì “xīn”.
This character is “忄”.
我正在学习“忄”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xīn” zì.
I am learning the character “忄”.
请写一遍“忄”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xīn”.
Please write “忄” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 忄?
忄 is written with 3 strokes.
What does 忄 (xīn) mean?
忄 (xīn) means Kangxi radical 61 (心) as a vertical side element.
What is the radical of 忄?
The radical of 忄 is 忄, associated with Not yet classified.