勋 (xūn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 勋 (xūn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 勋 (xūn) means "merit; achievement; medal". with 9 strokes and the radical 力.

Q: How do you write 勋 stroke by stroke?

勋 has 9 strokes. The radical is 力. 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 勋 and 助?

勋 (xūn) and 助 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 勋?

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

Q: What common words use 勋?

Common words containing 勋 include: 勋章 (xūn zhāng) — medal; decoration; 功勋 (gōng xūn) — distinguished service / merit; 勋爵 (xūn jué) — lord; knight; peerage.

How to Write 勋

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

勋 is pronounced xūn in Mandarin Chinese. It means merit; achievement; medal.

Common Words with 勋

勋章 xūn zhāng

medal; decoration

功勋 gōng xūn

distinguished service / merit

勋爵 xūn jué

lord; knight; peerage

Example Sentences

他获得了一枚勋章。

tā huò dé le yī méi xūn zhāng

He received a medal.

他的功勋很大。

tā de gōng xūn hěn dà

His achievements are great.

他被封为勋爵。

tā bèi fēng wèi xūn jué

He was titled a lord.

Similar Characters

助 zhù

努 nǔ

劫 jié

Practice Writing 勋 (xūn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 勋

What does 勋 (xūn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 勋 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 勋 and 助?

What mistakes do learners make writing 勋?

What common words use 勋?

How to Write 勋 (xūn)