How to write 日 (rì)
日 has 4 strokes and means “day (of the month)” — 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 日
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 日
| Word | Pinyin | Meaning | List |
|---|---|---|---|
| 日 | rì | day (of the month) | HSK 1 |
| 节日 | jié rì | festival; holiday | HSK 2 |
| 生日 | shēng rì | birthday | HSK 2 |
| 节日 | jié rì | holiday; festival | HSK 3 |
| 日记 | rì jì | diary | HSK 4 |
| 日历 | rì lì | calendar | HSK 5 |
| 日常 | rì cháng | daily; everyday | HSK 5 |
| 日期 | rì qī | date | HSK 5 |
Stroke order for 日
Write 日 in 4 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
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