How to Write 一 (yī)

The Chinese character 一 (yī) means "one". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 1 strokes and the radical 一.

一 has 1 strokes. The radical is 一. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

一 (yī) and 丁 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 一. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Common words containing 一 include: 一个 (yí gè) — one (item/person); 一起 (yì qǐ) — together; 一下 (yī xià) — a bit; briefly.