(wén)

HSK 29 strokesTrad.

surname Wen

Stroke order animation

Character information

Pinyin
wén
Meaning
surname Wen
Strokes
9
HSK level
HSK 2
Traditional

Origin & structure

Where comes from and how its parts fit together.

Phonetic-semantic compound⿵门耳

In this compound, the meaning comes from (ear); supplies the sound.

One part carries the meaning, the other suggests the sound.

Made of

Parts are arranged enclosing from above.

How to write step by step

9 strokes — each frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.

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Words with

Common words using — tap any character to open its stroke-order page.

HSK 7-9

ignorant and inexperienced

Open 孤陋寡闻 page →
míngwén

famous; of good reputation

Open 名闻 page →
wén

bizarre anecdote; extraordinary piece of news

Open 奇闻 page →

not to hear, not to question (idiom)

Open 不闻不问 page →

your name has been known to me for a long time (polite)

Open 久闻大名 page →

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