How to Write 青
The character 青 (qīng) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 青 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
青 is pronounced qīng in Mandarin Chinese. It means blue; green; cyan.
As an HSK Level 2 character, 青 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 青
Example Sentences
青年人有活力。
qīng nián rén yǒu huó lì
Young people are full of vitality.
地上有绿绿的青草。
dì shàng yǒu lǜ lǜ de qīng cǎo
There is lush green grass on the ground.
这个青苹果很酸。
zhè ge qīng píng guǒ hěn suān
This green apple is very sour.
Practice Writing 青 (qīng)
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