Quick Lookup Summary

字 (Pinyin: zì, Radical: 子, Structure: Top-bottom structure) has 6 strokes.According to national standard GF 0023-2020, the official stroke order sequence is:点 → 点 → 横钩 → 横撇 → 弯钩 → 横.

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字 (zì) Stroke Order

Pinyin: zìRadical: 子Strokes: 6

Structure: Top-bottom structure

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Step-by-Step Stroke Order Breakdown (6 Strokes)

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

#1Dot (diǎn)

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Downward slant dot, firm and crisp

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#2Dot (diǎn)

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Downward slant dot, firm and crisp

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#3Horizontal Hook (héng gōu)

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Horizontal ending with inward hook

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#4Horizontal Slash (héng piě)

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Short horizontal with swift diagonal left turn

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#5Curved Hook (wān gōu)

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Gently bowed vertical stroke with hook

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#6Horizontal (héng)

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Straight horizontal line, gentle rise to the right

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Step-by-Step Stroke Order Breakdown (6 Strokes)

Learn the strokes of 字, then practice writing it.

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