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How to Write 県 (xiàn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

Japanese variant of 縣|县

xiànTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.

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STROKE BY STROKE

Static stroke diagrams

Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.

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xiàn

Japanese variant of 縣|县

Common words

xiàn

Japanese variant of 縣|县

Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

Understanding 県

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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.

Traditional etymology note: 目 (head) suggests the meaning, while 小 suggests the pronunciation.

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LEARNING TIP

Remember 県

Say “xiàn” 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.

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WORDS WITH 県

Common words and phrases

xiàn

Japanese variant of 縣|县

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IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“県”。

Zhège zì shì “xiàn”.

This character is “県”.

我正在学习“県”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xiàn” zì.

I am learning the character “県”.

请写一遍“県”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xiàn”.

Please write “県” once.

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 県?

県 is written with 9 strokes.

What does 県 (xiàn) mean?

県 (xiàn) means Japanese variant of 縣|县.

What is the radical of 県?

The radical of 県 is 目, associated with Not yet classified.