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How to write 夏 in Chinese

夏 (xià) means “summer” and has 10 strokes. Print the worksheet to trace it, or scroll down for the stroke order and meaning.

Stroke order of 夏

夏 has 10 strokes. Follow the boxes left to right: the red stroke is the one to write next.

What 夏 means

夏 xià: summer; the Xia or Hsia dynasty.

How it is built

  • Radical: 夊

Tips for writing 夏

  • 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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