文
文 (wén) · writing
文 (wén) means “writing”. It is made of 亠 + 乂 and has 4 strokes.
Break 文 into its parts
What 文 is made of
- 亠 tóu — lid
- 丶 — dot
- 一 — horizontal stroke
- 乂 yì — crossed strokes
- 丿 — falling stroke
Origin hint: A tattooed chest, representing writing (from the Make Me a Hanzi dataset; treat as a memory aid where history is uncertain)
Example sentences with 课文
这个课文很难。Zhège kèwén hěn nán.This text is very difficult.
你读课文了吗？Nǐ dú kèwén le ma?Have you read the text?
Words with 文
Also built with 亠
Quick facts
| Pinyin | wén |
|---|---|
| Meaning | writing |
| Strokes | 4 |
| Radical | 文 (script, #67) |
| Pattern | Top–bottom |
Questions about 文
What does 文 mean?
文 (wén) means “writing”.
How many strokes does 文 have?
文 has 4 strokes.
What is the radical of 文?
The radical of 文 is 文 (wén, “script”), Kangxi radical number 67.
What parts make up 文?
文 is made of 亠 (lid) and 乂 (crossed strokes).
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