How to Write 黑
The character 黑 (hēi) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 黑 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
黑 is pronounced hēi in Mandarin Chinese. It means Black.
As an HSK Level 2 character, 黑 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 黑
黑色
hēi sè
Black (color)
黑板
hēi bǎn
Blackboard
天黑
tiān hēi
Getting dark; nightfall.
Example Sentences
他穿黑色衣服。
tā chuān hēi sè yī fú
He wears black clothes.
老师在写黑板。
lǎo shī zài xiě hēi bǎn
The teacher is writing on the blackboard.
天黑了，回家吧。
tiān hēi le huí jiā ba
It's dark, let's go home.
Practice Writing 黑 (hēi)
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