How to write 线 (xiàn) — Stroke Order, Radical & Practice
Pronunciation & meaning
Pronounced .
- line
- thread
- wire
- clue
- trail
Stroke Order & Practice
Click Animate to see the correct stroke order, then Practice to trace it yourself.
Decomposition
线 breaks down into 2 components arranged as Left + Right. Recognizing the components makes the character easier to remember and write.
Radical
The radical of 线 is 纟 — meaning silk. Radicals are the indexing components used in Chinese dictionaries; they often hint at a character's broad meaning category.
Other HSK 4 characters that share this radical: 约组纪继绝细续.
How the character is built
线 is a phono-semantic compound. The semantic component 纟 (thread) carries the meaning, while the phonetic component 戋 originally indicated the sound.
HSK 4 Words Containing 线
Tasks Featuring 线 / 相关任务
Words containing 线 appear in these official HSK 4 task scenarios — study the character in context:
FAQ
What does 线 mean in Chinese?
线 (xiàn) means line, thread, wire; clue, trail. It is one of the 150 characters required for the HSK 4 writing section.
How many strokes does 线 have?
线 is written in 8 strokes. Use the practice tool above to see the correct stroke order and trace it yourself.
What is the radical of 线?
The radical of 线 is 纟 (silk). Other HSK 4 characters with the same radical include 约, 组, 纪, 继, 绝.
What is the pinyin for 线?
线 is pronounced xiàn.
What HSK 4 words use 线?
In our HSK 4 vocabulary, 线 appears in 2 words, including 线上 (xiànshàng), 线下 (xiànxià). See the full list above.