COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 问 is built
Traditional etymology note: 口 (mouth) suggests the meaning, while 门 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 问 (wèn) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to ask; to inquire
wènTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
wèn
问
to ask; to inquire
Common words
qǐng wèn
请问
Excuse me, may I ask...?
wèn tí
问题
question; problem; issue; topic
fǎng wèn
访问
to visit; to call on; to interview
tí wèn
提问
to question; to quiz; to grill
wèn juàn
问卷
questionnaire
xún wèn
询问
to inquire
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
问
问
问
问
问
问
问
问
LEARNING TIP
Remember 问
Say “wèn” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 问
Common words and phrases
qǐng wèn
Excuse me, may I ask...?
wèn tí
question; problem; issue; topic
fǎng wèn
to visit; to call on; to interview
tí wèn
to question; to quiz; to grill
wèn juàn
questionnaire
xún wèn
to inquire
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“问”。
Zhège zì shì “wèn”.
This character is “问”.
我正在学习“问”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “wèn” zì.
I am learning the character “问”.
请写一遍“问”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “wèn”.
Please write “问” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 问?
问 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 问 (wèn) mean?
问 (wèn) means to ask; to inquire.
What is the radical of 问?
The radical of 问 is 门, associated with Not yet classified.