COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 纹 is built
Traditional etymology note: 纟 (thread) suggests the meaning, while 文 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 纹 (wén) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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wénTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
wén
纹
line
Common words
huā wén
花纹
decorative design
zhǐ wén
指纹
fingerprint; the arches, loops and whorls on the fingers
zhòu wén
皱纹
wrinkle
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
纹
纹
纹
纹
纹
纹
纹
纹
LEARNING TIP
Remember 纹
Say “wén” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 纹
Common words and phrases
huā wén
decorative design
zhǐ wén
fingerprint; the arches, loops and whorls on the fingers
zhòu wén
wrinkle
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“纹”。
Zhège zì shì “wén”.
This character is “纹”.
我正在学习“纹”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “wén” zì.
I am learning the character “纹”.
请写一遍“纹”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “wén”.
Please write “纹” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 纹?
纹 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 纹 (wén) mean?
纹 (wén) means line.
What is the radical of 纹?
The radical of 纹 is 纟, associated with Not yet classified.