How many strokes does 吃 have?

吃 (chi1), meaning "eat" has 6 strokes. Use the step-by-step stroke order on this page before practicing the character by hand.

How do you write 吃 in Chinese?

Write 吃 (chi1), meaning "eat" by following the stroke sequence shown on this page, 6 strokes in total. The breakdown helps learners see the order before using animated practice in QuShiZi.

What is the best way to practice 吃 stroke order?

First observe the full shape of 吃, 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

吃 stroke order (chi1)

吃

Pinyin: chi1Meaning: eat6 strokes

Step-by-step stroke breakdown (6 strokes)

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How to write 吃

Learn the correct stroke order for the Chinese character 吃. This page breaks the character into 6 strokes so beginners can see the writing sequence before practicing by hand.

Pinyin: chi1. Meaning: eat.

Example words

吃饭 · chi1 fan4 · eat a meal
好吃 · hao3 chi1 · tasty

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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