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

Q: What does 询 (xún) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 询 (xún) means "to inquire; to ask". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 讠.

Q: How do you write 询 stroke by stroke?

询 has 8 strokes. The radical is 讠. 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 询 and 讲?

询 (xún) and 讲 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 询?

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

Q: What common words use 询?

Common words containing 询 include: 询问 (xún wèn) — to inquire; to ask about; 咨询 (zī xún) — to consult; consultation; 查询 (chá xún) — to inquire or search.

How to Write 询

The character 询 (xún) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 讠 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

询 is pronounced xún in Mandarin Chinese. It means to inquire; to ask.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 询 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 询

询问 xún wèn

to inquire; to ask about

咨询 zī xún

to consult; consultation

查询 chá xún

to inquire or search

Example Sentences

我过去询问一下。

wǒ guò qù xún wèn yī xià

I'll go over and ask.

谢谢你的咨询。

xiè xiè nǐ de zī xún

Thank you for your inquiry.

请查询一下余额。

qǐng chá xún yī xià yú é

Please check the balance.

Similar Characters

讲 jiǎng

讳 huì

讴 ōu

Practice Writing 询 (xún)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 询

What does 询 (xún) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 询 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 询 and 讲?

What mistakes do learners make writing 询?

What common words use 询?

How to Write 询 (xún)