How to Write 方
The character 方 (fāng) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 方 is one of its key components.
Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.
Meaning & Pronunciation
方 is pronounced fāng in Mandarin Chinese. It means square; direction; way; method.
As an HSK Level 1 character, 方 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 方
地方
dì fāng
Place; location
方便
fāng biàn
convenient
方向
fāng xiàng
direction
Example Sentences
这个地方很美。
zhè ge dì fāng hěn měi
This place is very beautiful.
坐地铁很方便。
zuò dì tiě hěn fāng biàn
Taking the subway is very convenient.
我迷失了方向。
wǒ mí shī le fāng xiàng
I lost my way.
Practice Writing 方 (fāng)
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