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中 (Pinyin: zhōng, Radical: 丨, Structure: Overlaid structure) has 4 strokes.According to national standard GF 0023-2020, the official stroke order sequence is:竖 → 横折 → 横 → 竖.

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中 (zhōng) Stroke Order

Pinyin: zhōngRadical: 丨Strokes: 4

Structure: Overlaid structure

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Step-by-Step Stroke Order Breakdown (4 Strokes)

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

#1Vertical (shù)

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Straight upright vertical pillar

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#2Horizontal Turning (héng zhé)

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Horizontal stroke with a crisp downward turn

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#3Horizontal (héng)

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Straight horizontal line, gentle rise to the right

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#4Vertical (shù)

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Straight upright vertical pillar

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Step-by-Step Stroke Order Breakdown (4 Strokes)

Learn the strokes of 中, then practice writing it.

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