How to write 人 (gōng)
人 has 2 strokes and means “worker” — it first appears in HSK 1. Watch the stroke order below, trace it in the mi-grid, then test yourself stroke by stroke.
Practise writing 人
Trace mode: follow the grey character with your mouse or finger. Switch to stroke-order animation or quiz mode in the app.
Words that contain 人
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 工人 | gōng rén | worker | HSK 1 |
| 人 | rén | person; people | HSK 1 |
| 男人 | nán rén | man | HSK 1 |
| 女人 | nǚ rén | woman | HSK 1 |
| 客人 | kè rén | visitor; guest | HSK 3 |
| 人民币 | rén mín bì | Renminbi; Chinese Yuan | HSK 4 |
| 个人 | gè rén | individual; personal | HSK 5 |
| 主人 | zhǔ rén | master; host | HSK 5 |
Stroke order for 人
Write 人 in 2 strokes. The animation in the practice box above shows the correct order; in quiz mode you must draw each stroke in that order, and a wrong start shakes and reveals a hint.
- Stroke 1
- Stroke 2
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