How to Write 夏
The character 夏 (xià) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 夂 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
夏 is pronounced xià in Mandarin Chinese. It means summer.
As an HSK Level 2 character, 夏 is among the first characters beginners learn.
Common Words with 夏
Example Sentences
夏天天气非常热。
xià tiān tiān qì fēi cháng rè
The weather is very hot in summer.
夏季经常下大雨。
xià jì jīng cháng xià dà yǔ
It often rains heavily in summer.
我参加了学校的夏令营。
wǒ cān jiā le xué xiào de xià lìng yíng
I participated in the school summer camp.
Practice Writing 夏 (xià)
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