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How to write 春 in Chinese

春 (chūn) means “springtime” and has 9 strokes. Print the worksheet to trace it, or scroll down for the stroke order and meaning.

Stroke order of 春

春 has 9 strokes. Follow the boxes left to right: the red stroke is the one to write next.

What 春 means

春 chūn: springtime; joyful, lustful, wanton.

How it is built

  • Radical: 日
  • 春 is a sound-meaning character: one part hints at the meaning, the other at the sound.
  • sun.

Tips for writing 春

  • Say each stroke as you write it, so the order sticks.
  • Keep the character inside the box: use the dashed centre lines to place each part.
  • Trace the faded copies first, then write it on your own in the empty boxes.

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