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写
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Stroke order — 5 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 写
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 写 | xiě | to write |
| 描写 | miáo xiě | to describe; to depict |
| 写作 | xiě zuò | to write; to compose |
| 听写 | tīng xiě | (of a pupil) to write down (in a dictation exercise); dictation |
| 抄写 | chāo xiě | to copy; to transcribe |
| 写字楼 | xiě zì lóu | office building |
| 写字台 | xiě zì tái | writing desk |
| 编写 | biān xiě | to compile |
FAQ
How many strokes does 写 have?
写 has 5 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 写?
The pinyin for 写 is xiě. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄒㄧㄝˇ.
What does 写 mean in Chinese?
写 means: to write. It appears in common words such as 写、描写、写作.
What is the traditional form of 写?
The traditional form of 写 is 寫.