How to Write 杏 (xìng)
Detailed Mastery Guide for 杏
The character 杏 (Traditional: 杏) is a fundamental part of the Chinese language, representing "Apricot". In our Level 2 curriculum, we focus on the 7-step stroke sequence to ensure your handwriting is both fast and accurate.
Writing & Recognition
Proper stroke order is essential for character recognition and legibility. By following the animation above, you can see how the character is built from top to bottom and left to right. This character is often categorized under Animals, Fruits & Food, making it a versatile addition to your vocabulary.
Key Vocabulary
Radical Breakdown
Breaking it down: The character 杏 is built on the radical 木 (tree), number 75. Understanding radicals like this is a proven technique for accelerating vocabulary acquisition.
Etymology & Origins
A phono-semantic compound where the 木 (wood/tree) radical indicates it is a tree and 杏 serves as a phonetic component; it depicts an apricot tree.
Example Sentence
Simplified: 这棵杏树在春天开满了花。
Zhè kē xìngshù zài chūntiān kāimǎnle huā.
Traditional: 這棵杏樹在春天開滿了花。
Ze1 fo1 hang6 syu6 zoi6 ceon1 tin1 hoi1 mun5 liu5 faa1.
"This apricot tree blossomed in the spring."
Dialect Pronunciation
In Mandarin, this character is pronounced as xìng. If you are learning Cantonese, the pronunciation is hang6. Use the audio buttons to hear the subtle tonal differences between the two major Chinese dialects.
Practice & Retention
To move this character from short-term to long-term memory, we recommend using our free practice sheet generator. Writing the character 10-15 times while following the correct sequence is a proven method for mastery.
Quick Self-Check
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