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下
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Stroke order — 3 strokes, step by step
Read left to right: each box adds one stroke. The red stroke is the new one; gray strokes are already written.
Common words with 下
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 下 | xià | down; downwards |
| 下午 | xià wǔ | afternoon; p.m. |
| 下雨 | xià yǔ | to rain |
| 下载 | xià zǎi | to download; also pr. [xià zài] |
| 不相上下 | bù xiāng shàng xià | equally matched; about the same |
| 下属 | xià shǔ | subordinate; underling |
| 眼下 | yǎn xià | now; at present |
| 楼下 | lóu xià | downstairs |
FAQ
How many strokes does 下 have?
下 has 3 strokes. The step-by-step diagram on this page shows each stroke in order, with the current stroke highlighted in red.
What is the pinyin of 下?
The pinyin for 下 is xià. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄒㄧㄚˋ.
What does 下 mean in Chinese?
下 means: down; downwards. It appears in common words such as 下、下午、下雨.