How to Write 下
The character 下 (xià) is written with 3 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 一 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
下 is pronounced xià in Mandarin Chinese. It means down; below; next.
As an HSK Level 1 character, 下 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 下
下课
xià kè
to finish class; class is over
下午
xià wǔ
afternoon
下雨
xià yǔ
to rain
Example Sentences
我们下课了。
wǒ men xià kè le
Our class is over.
下午见。
xià wǔ jiàn
See you this afternoon.
外面下雨了。
wài miàn xià yǔ le
It's raining outside.
Practice Writing 下 (xià)
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