How to Write 闻
The character 闻 (wén) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 门 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
闻 is pronounced wén in Mandarin Chinese. It means To smell; to hear; news.
As an HSK Level 2 character, 闻 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 闻
Example Sentences
我在看新闻。
wǒ zài kàn xīn wén
I am watching the news.
你可以先靠近闻味，看看这束百合花香不香。
nǐ kě yǐ xiān kào jìn wén wèi ， kàn kàn zhè shù bǎi hé huā xiāng bù xiāng 。
You can get closer and smell it to see if this bouquet of lilies is fragrant.
我听闻了这件事。
wǒ tīng wén le zhè jiàn shì
I heard about this matter.
Practice Writing 闻 (wén)
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