How many strokes does 大 have?

大 (da4), meaning "big" has 3 strokes. Use the step-by-step stroke order on this page before practicing the character by hand.

How do you write 大 in Chinese?

Write 大 (da4), meaning "big" 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 大 stroke order?

First observe the full shape of 大, 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

大 stroke order (da4)

大

Pinyin: da4Meaning: big3 strokes

Step-by-step stroke breakdown (3 strokes)

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How to write 大

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

Pinyin: da4. Meaning: big.

Example words

大人 · da4 ren2 · adult
大学 · da4 xue2 · university

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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