Quick Lookup Summary

大 (Pinyin: dà, Radical: 大, Structure: Overlaid structure) has 3 strokes.According to national standard GF 0023-2020, the official stroke order sequence is:横 → 撇 → 捺.

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大 (dà) Stroke Order

Pinyin: dàRadical: 大Strokes: 3
Structure: Overlaid structure

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Step-by-Step Stroke Order Breakdown (3 Strokes)

Progressive stroke-by-stroke breakdown. Completed strokes in deep ink, active stroke in vermilion red.

#1Horizontal (héng)
Guidance:

Straight horizontal line, gentle rise to the right

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#2Left-falling Slash (piě)
Guidance:

Sweeping slash toward lower-left

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#3Right-falling Press (nà)
Guidance:

Broad rightward glide, press and release

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