How many strokes does 下 have?

下 (xia4), meaning "down; below" has 3 strokes. Use the step-by-step stroke order on this page before practicing the character by hand.

How do you write 下 in Chinese?

Write 下 (xia4), meaning "down; below" by following the stroke sequence shown on this page, 3 strokes in total. The breakdown helps learners see the order before using animated practice in QuShiZi.

What is the best way to practice 下 stroke order?

First observe the full shape of 下, then trace each stroke in order, and finally repeat the character in short review sessions. QuShiZi is designed for this lookup-then-practice flow.

Hanzi stroke order

下 stroke order (xia4)

下

Pinyin: xia4Meaning: down; below3 strokes

Step-by-step stroke breakdown (3 strokes)

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How to write 下

Learn the correct stroke order for the Chinese character 下. This page breaks the character into 3 strokes so beginners can see the writing sequence before practicing by hand.

Pinyin: xia4. Meaning: down; below.

Example words

下午 · xia4 wu3 · afternoon
下雨 · xia4 yu3 · to rain

Use the stroke cards above to check the order, then practice in the app for animated writing demos, voice-first lookup, pinyin support, and quick review.

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