How many strokes does 在 have?

在 (zai4), meaning "at; in; be doing" has 6 strokes. Use the step-by-step stroke order on this page before practicing the character by hand.

How do you write 在 in Chinese?

Write 在 (zai4), meaning "at; in; be doing" 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 在 stroke order?

First observe the full shape of 在, 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

在 stroke order (zai4)

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Pinyin: zai4Meaning: at; in; be doing6 strokes

Step-by-step stroke breakdown (6 strokes)

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Practice in QuShiZi

How to write 在

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

Pinyin: zai4. Meaning: at; in; be doing.

Example words

现在 · xian4 zai4 · now
在哪里 · zai4 na3 li · where

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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