寻 (xún) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 寻 (xún) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 寻 (xún) means "To seek; to look for.". It is an HSK Level 4 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 彐.

Q: How do you write 寻 stroke by stroke?

寻 has 6 strokes. The radical is 彐. 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 寻 and 归?

寻 (xún) and 归 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 寻?

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

Q: What common words use 寻?

Common words containing 寻 include: 寻找 (xún zhǎo) — To look for; to search.; 寻求 (xún qiú) — To seek; to pursue.; 寻常 (xún cháng) — Ordinary; common..

How to Write 寻

The character 寻 (xún) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 彐 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

寻 is pronounced xún in Mandarin Chinese. It means To seek; to look for..

As an HSK Level 4 character, 寻 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 寻

寻找 xún zhǎo

To look for; to search.

寻求 xún qiú

To seek; to pursue.

寻常 xún cháng

Ordinary; common.

Example Sentences

他在寻找丢失的钥匙。

tā zài xún zhǎo diū shī de yào shi

He is looking for the lost keys.

我们在寻求帮助。

wǒ men zài xún qiú bāng zhù

We are seeking help.

这是一件寻常的小事。

zhè shì yī jiàn xún cháng de xiǎo shì

This is an ordinary little thing.

Similar Characters

归 guī

录 lù

灵 líng

Practice Writing 寻 (xún)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 寻

What does 寻 (xún) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 寻 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 寻 and 归?

What mistakes do learners make writing 寻?

What common words use 寻?

How to Write 寻 (xún)