How to Write 水
The character 水 (shuǐ) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 水 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
水 is pronounced shuǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Water.
As an HSK Level 1 character, 水 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 水
Example Sentences
口渴的时候，请喝水来补充身体的水分。
kǒu kě de shí hòu ， qǐng hē shuǐ lái bǔ chōng shēn tǐ de shuǐ fèn 。
When you are thirsty, please drink water to replenish your body's fluids.
这里的水果很新鲜。
zhè lǐ de shuǐ guǒ hěn xīn xiān
The fruit here is very fresh.
请给我一点开水。
qǐng gěi wǒ yì diǎn kāi shuǐ
Please give me some boiled water.
Practice Writing 水 (shuǐ)
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