COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 显 is built
Traditional etymology note: 日 (sun) suggests the meaning, while 业 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 显 (xiǎn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to make visible
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xiǎn
显
to make visible
Common words
míng xiǎn
明显
clear; distinct; obvious
xiǎn de
显得
to seem; to look; to appear
xiǎn rán
显然
clearly; evidently; obviously
xiǎn shì
显示
to show; to illustrate; to display; to demonstrate
xiǎn zhù
显著
outstanding; notable; remarkable; statistically significant
qiǎn xiǎn
浅显
(of written or spoken material) easy to understand; accessible
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
显
显
显
显
显
显
显
显
LEARNING TIP
Remember 显
Say “xiǎn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 显
Common words and phrases
míng xiǎn
clear; distinct; obvious
xiǎn de
to seem; to look; to appear
xiǎn rán
clearly; evidently; obviously
xiǎn shì
to show; to illustrate; to display; to demonstrate
xiǎn zhù
outstanding; notable; remarkable; statistically significant
qiǎn xiǎn
(of written or spoken material) easy to understand; accessible
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“显”。
Zhège zì shì “xiǎn”.
This character is “显”.
我正在学习“显”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xiǎn” zì.
I am learning the character “显”.
请写一遍“显”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xiǎn”.
Please write “显” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 显?
显 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 显 (xiǎn) mean?
显 (xiǎn) means to make visible.
What is the radical of 显?
The radical of 显 is 日, associated with Not yet classified.