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

Q: What does 循 (xún) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 循 (xún) means "To follow; to comply with.". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 12 strokes and the radical 彳.

Q: How do you write 循 stroke by stroke?

循 has 12 strokes. The radical is 彳. 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 循 and 徐?

循 (xún) and 徐 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 循?

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

Q: What common words use 循?

Common words containing 循 include: 循环 (xún huán) — To circulate; cycle.; 遵循 (zūn xún) — To follow; to adhere to.; 循序渐进 (xún xù jiàn jìn) — To progress step by step..

How to Write 循

The character 循 (xún) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 彳 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

循 is pronounced xún in Mandarin Chinese. It means To follow; to comply with..

As an HSK Level 6 character, 循 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 循

循环 xún huán

To circulate; cycle.

遵循 zūn xún

To follow; to adhere to.

循序渐进 xún xù jiàn jìn

To progress step by step.

Example Sentences

血液在身体里循环。

xuè yè zài shēn tǐ lǐ xún huán

Blood circulates in the body.

请遵循学校的规定。

qǐng zūn xún xué xiào de guī dìng

Please adhere to the school regulations.

学习要循序渐进。

xué xí yào xún xù jiàn jìn

Learning should proceed step by step.

Similar Characters

徐 xú

徒 tú

徕 lái

Practice Writing 循 (xún)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 循

What does 循 (xún) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 循 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 循 and 徐?

What mistakes do learners make writing 循?

What common words use 循?

How to Write 循 (xún)