How many strokes does 水 have?

水 (shui3), meaning "water" has 4 strokes. Use the step-by-step stroke order on this page before practicing the character by hand.

How do you write 水 in Chinese?

Write 水 (shui3), meaning "water" 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 水 stroke order?

First observe the full shape of 水, 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

水 stroke order (shui3)

水

Pinyin: shui3Meaning: water4 strokes

Step-by-step stroke breakdown (4 strokes)

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How to write 水

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

Pinyin: shui3. Meaning: water.

Example words

喝水 · he1 shui3 · drink water
水果 · shui3 guo3 · fruit

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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