放 (fàng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 放 (fàng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 放 (fàng) means "to put; to release; to set off". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 攵.

Q: How do you write 放 stroke by stroke?

放 has 8 strokes. The radical is 攵. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 放 and 收?

放 (fàng) and 收 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 放?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 攵. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 放?

Common words containing 放 include: 放心 (fàng xīn) — to feel relieved; to rest assured; 放假 (fàng jià) — to have a holiday; to go on vacation; 放学 (fàng xué) — to finish school for the day.

How to Write 放

The character 放 (fàng) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 攵 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

放 is pronounced fàng in Mandarin Chinese. It means to put; to release; to set off.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 放 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 放

放心 fàng xīn

to feel relieved; to rest assured

放假 fàng jià

to have a holiday; to go on vacation

放学 fàng xué

to finish school for the day

Example Sentences

请你放心。

qǐng nǐ fàng xīn

Please rest assured.

我们明天放假。

wǒ men míng tiān fàng jià

We have the day off tomorrow.

孩子放学了。

hái zi fàng xué le

The child is out of school.

Similar Characters

收 shōu

攸 yōu

改 gǎi

Practice Writing 放 (fàng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 放

What does 放 (fàng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 放 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 放 and 收?

What mistakes do learners make writing 放?

What common words use 放?

How to Write 放 (fàng)