How many strokes does 日 have?

日 (ri4), meaning "sun; day" has 4 strokes. Use the step-by-step stroke order on this page before practicing the character by hand.

How do you write 日 in Chinese?

Write 日 (ri4), meaning "sun; day" by following the stroke sequence shown on this page, 4 strokes in total. The breakdown helps learners see the order before using animated practice in QuShiZi.

What is the best way to practice 日 stroke order?

First observe the full shape of 日, 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

日 stroke order (ri4)

日

Pinyin: ri4Meaning: sun; day4 strokes

Step-by-step stroke breakdown (4 strokes)

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How to write 日

Learn the correct stroke order for the Chinese character 日. This page breaks the character into 4 strokes so beginners can see the writing sequence before practicing by hand.

Pinyin: ri4. Meaning: sun; day.

Example words

生日 · sheng1 ri4 · birthday
日子 · ri4 zi · day; date

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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