COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 放 is built
Traditional etymology note: 攵 (let go) suggests the meaning, while 方 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 放 (fàng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to put
fàngTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
fàng
放
to put
Common words
fàng jià
放假
to have a holiday or vacation
fàng xīn
放心
to feel relieved; to feel reassured; to be at ease
fàng xué
放学
to dismiss students at the end of the school day
bō fàng
播放
to broadcast; to transmit (by radio or TV)
fàng qì
放弃
to renounce; to abandon; to give up
fàng sōng
放松
to relax; to slacken; to loosen
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
放
放
放
放
放
放
放
放
LEARNING TIP
Remember 放
Say “fàng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 放
Common words and phrases
fàng jià
to have a holiday or vacation
fàng xīn
to feel relieved; to feel reassured; to be at ease
fàng xué
to dismiss students at the end of the school day
bō fàng
to broadcast; to transmit (by radio or TV)
fàng qì
to renounce; to abandon; to give up
fàng sōng
to relax; to slacken; to loosen
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“放”。
Zhège zì shì “fàng”.
This character is “放”.
我正在学习“放”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “fàng” zì.
I am learning the character “放”.
请写一遍“放”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “fàng”.
Please write “放” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 放?
放 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 放 (fàng) mean?
放 (fàng) means to put.
What is the radical of 放?
The radical of 放 is 攵, associated with Not yet classified.