How many strokes does 来 have?

来 (lai2), meaning "come" has 7 strokes. Use the step-by-step stroke order on this page before practicing the character by hand.

How do you write 来 in Chinese?

Write 来 (lai2), meaning "come" by following the stroke sequence shown on this page, 7 strokes in total. The breakdown helps learners see the order before using animated practice in QuShiZi.

What is the best way to practice 来 stroke order?

First observe the full shape of 来, 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

来 stroke order (lai2)

来

Pinyin: lai2Meaning: come7 strokes

Step-by-step stroke breakdown (7 strokes)

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How to write 来

Learn the correct stroke order for the Chinese character 来. This page breaks the character into 7 strokes so beginners can see the writing sequence before practicing by hand.

Pinyin: lai2. Meaning: come.

Example words

回来 · hui2 lai2 · come back
来到 · lai2 dao4 · arrive

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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