How to write 国 (zhōng)
国 has 8 strokes and means “China” — 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 国
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 国
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 中国 | zhōng guó | China | HSK 1 |
| 国家 | guó jiā | country | HSK 2 |
| 国家 | guó jiā | country; nation | HSK 3 |
| 国际 | guó jì | international | HSK 4 |
| 国庆节 | guó qìng jié | PRC National Day | HSK 5 |
| 国籍 | guó jí | nationality | HSK 5 |
| 祖国 | zǔ guó | ancestral land; homeland | HSK 5 |
| 共和国 | gòng hé guó | republic | HSK 6 |
Stroke order for 国
Write 国 in 8 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
- Stroke 3
- Stroke 4
- Stroke 5
- Stroke 6
- Stroke 7
- Stroke 8
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