COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 青 is built
青 can be remembered by breaking it into 龶 + 月. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-bottom structure.
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How to Write 青 (qīng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
qīng
青
green
Common words
qīng nián
青年
youth; youthful years; young person; the young
qīng chūn
青春
youth; youthfulness
qīng lài
青睐
(literary) (lit.) to fix one's gaze on; (fig.) to show interest in; (favorable) attention; favor
qīng chūn qī
青春期
puberty; adolescence
qīng tóng qì
青铜器
bronze implement; refers to ancient bronze artifacts, from c. 2,000 BC
qīng
青
green; blue; black; youth
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 青
Say “qīng” 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 青
Common words and phrases
qīng nián
youth; youthful years; young person; the young
qīng chūn
youth; youthfulness
qīng lài
(literary) (lit.) to fix one's gaze on; (fig.) to show interest in; (favorable) attention; favor
qīng chūn qī
puberty; adolescence
qīng tóng qì
bronze implement; refers to ancient bronze artifacts, from c. 2,000 BC
qīng
green; blue; black; youth
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“青”。
Zhège zì shì “qīng”.
This character is “青”.
我正在学习“青”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “qīng” zì.
I am learning the character “青”.
请写一遍“青”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “qīng”.
Please write “青” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 青?
青 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 青 (qīng) mean?
青 (qīng) means green.
What is the radical of 青?
The radical of 青 is 青, associated with Not yet classified.