忄 (xīn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 忄 (xīn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 忄 (xīn) means "heart radical (vertical form)". with 3 strokes and the radical 忄.

Q: How do you write 忄 stroke by stroke?

忄 has 3 strokes. The radical is 忄. 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 忄 and 忆?

忄 (xīn) and 忆 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 忄?

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

Q: What common words use 忄?

Common words containing 忄 include: 忙 (máng) — Busy; 快 (kuài) — Fast; quick; happy; 慢 (màn) — slow.

How to Write 忄

The character 忄 (xīn) is written with 3 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 忄 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

忄 is pronounced xīn in Mandarin Chinese. It means heart radical (vertical form).

Common Words with 忄

忙 máng

Busy

快 kuài

Fast; quick; happy

慢 màn

slow

Example Sentences

你最近忙吗？

nǐ zuì jìn máng ma

Have you been busy lately?

他跑得很快。

tā pǎo dé hěn kuài

He runs very fast.

请慢走。

qǐng màn zǒu

Take care.

Similar Characters

忆 yì

忉 dāo

Practice Writing 忄 (xīn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 忄

What does 忄 (xīn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 忄 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 忄 and 忆?

What mistakes do learners make writing 忄?

What common words use 忄?

How to Write 忄 (xīn)