How many strokes does 明 have?

明 (ming2), meaning "bright; clear" has 8 strokes. Use the step-by-step stroke order on this page before practicing the character by hand.

How do you write 明 in Chinese?

Write 明 (ming2), meaning "bright; clear" by following the stroke sequence shown on this page, 8 strokes in total. The breakdown helps learners see the order before using animated practice in QuShiZi.

What is the best way to practice 明 stroke order?

First observe the full shape of 明, 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

明 stroke order (ming2)

明

Pinyin: ming2Meaning: bright; clear8 strokes

Step-by-step stroke breakdown (8 strokes)

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How to write 明

Learn the correct stroke order for the Chinese character 明. This page breaks the character into 8 strokes so beginners can see the writing sequence before practicing by hand.

Pinyin: ming2. Meaning: bright; clear.

Example words

明天 · ming2 tian1 · tomorrow
明白 · ming2 bai · understand

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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