How many strokes does 中 have?

中 (zhong1), meaning "middle; China" has 4 strokes. Use the step-by-step stroke order on this page before practicing the character by hand.

How do you write 中 in Chinese?

Write 中 (zhong1), meaning "middle; China" by following the stroke sequence shown on this page, 4 strokes in total. The breakdown helps learners see the order before using animated practice in QuShiZi.

What is the best way to practice 中 stroke order?

First observe the full shape of 中, 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

中 stroke order (zhong1)

中

Pinyin: zhong1Meaning: middle; China4 strokes

Step-by-step stroke breakdown (4 strokes)

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How to write 中

Learn the correct stroke order for the Chinese character 中. This page breaks the character into 4 strokes so beginners can see the writing sequence before practicing by hand.

Pinyin: zhong1. Meaning: middle; China.

Example words

中国 · zhong1 guo2 · China
中间 · zhong1 jian1 · middle

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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