COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 恩 is built
Traditional etymology note: 心 (heart) suggests the meaning, while 因 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 恩 (ēn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
ēn
恩
favor
Common words
ēn ài
恩爱
loving affection (in a couple); conjugal love
ēn qíng
恩情
kindness; affection; grace; favor
ēn rén
恩人
a benefactor; a person who has significantly helped sb else
ēn yuàn
恩怨
gratitude and grudges; resentment; grudges; grievances
gǎn ēn
感恩
to be grateful
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 恩
Say “ēn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 恩
Common words and phrases
ēn ài
loving affection (in a couple); conjugal love
ēn qíng
kindness; affection; grace; favor
ēn rén
a benefactor; a person who has significantly helped sb else
ēn yuàn
gratitude and grudges; resentment; grudges; grievances
gǎn ēn
to be grateful
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“恩”。
Zhège zì shì “ēn”.
This character is “恩”.
我正在学习“恩”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “ēn” zì.
I am learning the character “恩”.
请写一遍“恩”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “ēn”.
Please write “恩” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 恩?
恩 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 恩 (ēn) mean?
恩 (ēn) means favor.
What is the radical of 恩?
The radical of 恩 is 心, associated with Not yet classified.