How many strokes does 年 have?

年 (nian2), meaning "year" has 6 strokes. Use the step-by-step stroke order on this page before practicing the character by hand.

How do you write 年 in Chinese?

Write 年 (nian2), meaning "year" 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 年 stroke order?

First observe the full shape of 年, 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

年 stroke order (nian2)

年

Pinyin: nian2Meaning: year6 strokes

Step-by-step stroke breakdown (6 strokes)

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How to write 年

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

Pinyin: nian2. Meaning: year.

Example words

今年 · jin1 nian2 · this year
去年 · qu4 nian2 · last year

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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