星 (xīng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 星 (xīng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 星 (xīng) means "Star". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 日.

Q: How do you write 星 stroke by stroke?

星 has 9 strokes. The radical is 日. 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 星 and 旰?

星 (xīng) and 旰 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 星?

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

Q: What common words use 星?

Common words containing 星 include: 星期 (xīng qī) — Week; 星星 (xīng xīng) — Star; 明星 (míng xīng) — Star / Celebrity.

How to Write 星

The character 星 (xīng) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 日 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

星 is pronounced xīng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Star.

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

Common Words with 星

星期 xīng qī

Week

星星 xīng xīng

Star

明星 míng xīng

Star / Celebrity

Example Sentences

今天是星期一。

jīn tiān shì xīng qī yī

Today is Monday.

天上有许多星星。

tiān shàng yǒu xǔ duō xīng xīng

There are many stars in the sky.

他是一个电影明星。

tā shì yí gè diàn yǐng míng xīng

He is a movie star.

Similar Characters

旰 gàn

旱 hàn

旲 tái

Practice Writing 星 (xīng)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 星

What does 星 (xīng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 星 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 星 and 旰?

What mistakes do learners make writing 星?

What common words use 星?

How to Write 星 (xīng)