Stroke Order Quick Answer

学 (pinyin: xué, radical: 子, HSK 1) has 8 strokes in total. Official stroke order sequence: 1. Dot (diǎn) → 2. Dot (diǎn) → 3. Slash (piě) → 4. Dot (diǎn) → 5. Horizontal Slash (héng piě) → 6. Horizontal Slash (héng piě) → 7. Vertical Curved Hook (shù wān gōu) → 8. Horizontal (héng).

学HSK 1

学[xué]

Radical: 子 (zǐ)Strokes: 8Structure: Top-bottom structureExam: HSK 1Frequency: #105
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Meaning & English Definition

To learn; to study; knowledge; school; scholar.

Calligraphy Note

上部学头如三点汇聚，中盖轻覆，下部子字稳稳托底，尽显学无止境之向学仪态。

Common Stroke Order Mistakes

The top three strokes must follow the exact order: dot, dot, leftward slash (not three dots). The 7th stroke of the child radical "子" must be a smooth curved hook (shù-wān-gōu), not an angular turn.

Mnemonic & Memory Hook

Three sparks of wisdom illuminating the mind under a shelter, guiding a child (子) toward lifelong knowledge.

Essential Vocabulary & Compounds

学习 (xué xí)study; learn
学校 (xué xiào)school
学问 (xué wen)learning; knowledge

Step-by-Step Stroke Order Breakdown (8 Strokes)

Detailed stroke-by-stroke progressive breakdown. Preceding strokes in dark ink, current stroke highlighted in vermilion red.

#1Dot (diǎn)
Rule:

First dot on the upper left

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#2Dot (diǎn)
Rule:

Middle dot echoing the left

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#3Slash (piě)
Rule:

Short rightward slash tilting left

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#4Dot (diǎn)
Rule:

Left anchoring dot of the crown

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#5Horizontal Slash (héng piě)
Rule:

Horizontal roof with brisk inner hook

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#6Horizontal Slash (héng piě)
Rule:

Short top horizontal with long sweep

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#7Vertical Curved Hook (shù wān gōu)
Rule:

Graceful curve, flat bottom, and proud hook

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#8Horizontal (héng)
Rule:

Wide foundational crossbar stabilizing the base

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