How to Write 行 (xíng)
Detailed Mastery Guide for 行
The character 行 (Traditional: 行) is a fundamental part of the Chinese language, representing "Walk / Okay". In our Level 2 curriculum, we focus on the 6-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 Verbs & Actions, making it a versatile addition to your vocabulary.
Key Vocabulary
Radical Breakdown
Breaking it down: The character 行 is built on the radical 彳 (step), 144. Understanding radicals like this is a proven technique for accelerating vocabulary acquisition.
Etymology & Origins
Depicts a crossroads or a path, symbolizing movement or a series of objects arranged in a line.
Example Sentence
Simplified: 这条路很好走，我们明天一起去走走看。
Zhè tiáo lù hěn hǎo zǒu, wǒmen míngtiān yīqǐ qù zǒuzǒu kàn.
Traditional: 這條路很好走，我們明天一起去走走看。
Ze1 tiu4 lou6 han2 hou2 zau2, ngo5 mun4 ming4 tin1 jat1 hei2 heoi3 zau2 zau2 hon3.
"This road is easy to walk on; let's go for a walk there tomorrow."
Dialect Pronunciation
In Mandarin, this character is pronounced as xíng. If you are learning Cantonese, the pronunciation is haang4. 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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