氵 (shuǐ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 氵 (shuǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 氵 (shuǐ) means "Water radical (three dots water)". with 3 strokes and the radical 水.

Q: How do you write 氵 stroke by stroke?

氵 has 3 strokes. The radical is 水. 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 氵 and 水?

氵 (shuǐ) and 水 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 氵?

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

Q: What common words use 氵?

Common words containing 氵 include: 游泳 (yóu yǒng) — To swim; 洗手 (xǐ shǒu) — To wash hands.; 汉字 (hàn zì) — Chinese character.

How to Write 氵

The character 氵 (shuǐ) is written with 3 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.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

氵 is pronounced shuǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means Water radical (three dots water).

Common Words with 氵

游泳 yóu yǒng

To swim

洗手 xǐ shǒu

To wash hands.

汉字 hàn zì

Chinese character

Example Sentences

我每天去游泳。

wǒ měi tiān qù yóu yǒng

I go swimming every day.

饭前要洗手。

fàn qián yào xǐ shǒu

Wash your hands before meals.

我在学习写汉字。

wǒ zài xué xí xiě hàn zì

I am learning to write Chinese characters.

Similar Characters

水 shuǐ

氶 zhěng

永 yǒng

Practice Writing 氵 (shuǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 氵

What does 氵 (shuǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 氵 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 氵 and 水?

What mistakes do learners make writing 氵?

What common words use 氵?

How to Write 氵 (shuǐ)