日 (rì) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 日 (rì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 日 (rì) means "Sun / day". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 4 strokes and the radical 日.

Q: How do you write 日 stroke by stroke?

日 has 4 strokes. The radical is 日. 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 日 and 旦?

日 (rì) and 旦 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 日?

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

Q: What common words use 日?

Common words containing 日 include: 日本 (rì běn) — Japan; 生日 (shēng rì) — birthday; 日记 (rì jì) — Diary.

How to Write 日

The character 日 (rì) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 日 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

日 is pronounced rì in Mandarin Chinese. It means Sun / day.

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

Common Words with 日

日本 rì běn

Japan

生日 shēng rì

birthday

日记 rì jì

Diary

Example Sentences

他是日本人。

tā shì rì běn rén

He is Japanese.

祝你生日快乐。

zhù nǐ shēng rì kuài lè

Happy birthday.

我每天写日记。

wǒ měi tiān xiě rì jì

I write in my diary every day.

Similar Characters

旦 dàn

旧 jiù

旨 zhǐ

Practice Writing 日 (rì)

Open Hanzi Writer to see the animated stroke order and practice writing 日 with real-time feedback.

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Frequently Asked Questions about 日

What does 日 (rì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 日 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 日 and 旦?

What mistakes do learners make writing 日?

What common words use 日?

How to Write 日 (rì)