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How to write 贤 (xián)
贤 (xián) means "a sage". It has 8 strokes and the radical 贝.
Write the 8 strokes in order in the grid below. Each stroke is checked as you go.
Words
圣贤
sheng4 xian2
a sage; wise and holy man; virtuous ruler; Buddhist lama; wine
先贤
xian1 xian2
worthy predecessor; distinguished person of the past; former sage
贤人
xian2 ren2
great person of the past; venerable forebear; the great and the good
贤才
xian2 cai2
a genius; a talented person
贤
xian2
worthy or virtuous person; honorific used for a person of the same or a younger generation
Radical decomposition
贝
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Writing tips
Write each stroke in the correct order. Pay attention to the direction and length of each stroke.