天 (tiān) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 天 (tiān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 天 (tiān) means "Sky / Day / Heaven". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 4 strokes and the radical 大.

Q: How do you write 天 stroke by stroke?

天 has 4 strokes. The radical is 大. 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 天 and 买?

天 (tiān) and 买 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 天?

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

Q: What common words use 天?

Common words containing 天 include: 今天 (jīn tiān) — Today; 天气 (tiān qì) — Weather; 每天 (měi tiān) — Every day.

How to Write 天

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

天 is pronounced tiān in Mandarin Chinese. It means Sky / Day / Heaven.

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

Common Words with 天

今天 jīn tiān

Today

天气 tiān qì

Weather

每天 měi tiān

Every day

Example Sentences

今天星期一。

jīn tiān xīng qī yī

Today is Monday.

今天天气很好。

jīn tiān tiān qì hěn hǎo

The weather is very good today.

我每天学汉语。

wǒ měi tiān xué hàn yǔ

I study Chinese every day.

Similar Characters

买 mǎi

大 dà

太 tài

Practice Writing 天 (tiān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 天

What does 天 (tiān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 天 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 天 and 买?

What mistakes do learners make writing 天?

What common words use 天?

How to Write 天 (tiān)