How to Write 虾 (xiā — shrimp, prawn) Stroke Order & Printable Tian Zi Ge PDF
Master the stroke-by-stroke writing order of the Chinese character 虾 (xiā, shrimp, prawn) with interactive canvas grading, Pinyin audio, and free printable A4 Tian Zi Ge (田字格) practice sheets.
🔍 Radical & Structural Breakdown (虾)
Primary Radical (部首): 虫 — Radical 虫
Semantic Component (形旁): 虫 — Semantic category (虫)
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Breakdown (六书 / Liushu)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hanzi 虾 (FAQ)
How many strokes are in 虾 (xiā)?
The Chinese character 虾 (xiā — "shrimp, prawn") is written with 9 strokes (9画) and belongs to HSK 1. You can practice writing all 9 strokes of 虾 interactively in Hanzi Scribe with real-time stroke order validation.
What is the Pinyin, radical, and meaning of 虾?
The Mandarin Pinyin pronunciation of 虾 is "xiā". Its primary radical (部首) is 虫, and it means "shrimp, prawn" in English.
What are the stroke order rules for writing 虾 (xiā)?
The Chinese character 虾 (xiā — shrimp, prawn) has 9 strokes (HSK 1). Follow standard Mandarin stroke order rules: write horizontal strokes before vertical strokes (先横后竖), top to bottom (从上到下), and left to right (从左到右). You can practice 虾 interactively or print a free A4 Tianzige (田字格) PDF worksheet in Hanzi Scribe.
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