How many strokes does 说 have?

说 (shuo1), meaning "speak; say" has 9 strokes. Use the step-by-step stroke order on this page before practicing the character by hand.

How do you write 说 in Chinese?

Write 说 (shuo1), meaning "speak; say" by following the stroke sequence shown on this page, 9 strokes in total. The breakdown helps learners see the order before using animated practice in QuShiZi.

What is the best way to practice 说 stroke order?

First observe the full shape of 说, 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

说 stroke order (shuo1)

说

Pinyin: shuo1Meaning: speak; say9 strokes

Step-by-step stroke breakdown (9 strokes)

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How to write 说

Learn the correct stroke order for the Chinese character 说. This page breaks the character into 9 strokes so beginners can see the writing sequence before practicing by hand.

Pinyin: shuo1. Meaning: speak; say.

Example words

说话 · shuo1 hua4 · speak
听说 · ting1 shuo1 · hear that

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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