Hanzi Sheets
次
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Stroke order — 6 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 次
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 次 | cì | next in sequence; second |
| 其次 | qí cì | next; secondly |
| 次要 | cì yào | secondary |
| 层次 | céng cì | layer; level |
| 次品 | cì pǐn | substandard products; defective |
| 次序 | cì xù | sequence; order |
| 档次 | dàng cì | grade; class |
| 屡次 | lǚ cì | repeatedly; time and again |
FAQ
How many strokes does 次 have?
次 has 6 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 次?
The pinyin for 次 is cì. In zhuyin (bopomofo) it is ㄘˋ.
What does 次 mean in Chinese?
次 means: next in sequence; second. It appears in common words such as 次、其次、次要.