How many strokes does 小 have?

小 (xiao3), meaning "small" has 3 strokes. Use the step-by-step stroke order on this page before practicing the character by hand.

How do you write 小 in Chinese?

Write 小 (xiao3), meaning "small" 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 小 stroke order?

First observe the full shape of 小, 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

小 stroke order (xiao3)

小

Pinyin: xiao3Meaning: small3 strokes

Step-by-step stroke breakdown (3 strokes)

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How to write 小

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

Pinyin: xiao3. Meaning: small.

Example words

小孩 · xiao3 hai2 · child
小学 · xiao3 xue2 · primary school

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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