How to write 青 (qīng) — Stroke Order, Radical & Practice
Pronunciation & meaning
Pronounced .
- nature's color
- blue
- green
- black
- young
Stroke Order & Practice
Click Animate to see the correct stroke order, then Practice to trace it yourself.
Decomposition
青 breaks down into 2 components arranged as Top + Bottom. Recognizing the components makes the character easier to remember and write.
Radical
The radical of 青 is 青 — meaning nature's color. Radicals are the indexing components used in Chinese dictionaries; they often hint at a character's broad meaning category.
HSK 4 Words Containing 青
Tasks Featuring 青 / 相关任务
Words containing 青 appear in these official HSK 4 task scenarios — study the character in context:
FAQ
What does 青 mean in Chinese?
青 (qīng) means nature's color; blue, green, black; young. It is one of the 150 characters required for the HSK 4 writing section.
How many strokes does 青 have?
青 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 青?
The radical of 青 is 青 (nature's color).
What is the pinyin for 青?
青 is pronounced qīng.
What HSK 4 words use 青?
In our HSK 4 vocabulary, 青 appears in 1 word, including 青年 (qīngnián). See the full list above.