Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "屰", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "屰", and master the standard way of writing the character "屰".
Free Printable Handwriting Practice with Stroke Order: 屰
Printable Writing Practice Worksheet of "屰" in Portrait Orientation (Tian Zi Ge)
屰
1. Same as "逆" (nì):
Meaning: To face or meet, to welcome.
Example: In the Northeast, "逆" is used, while in the Southwest, "迎" is used. — From "Shuōwén Jiězì" (说文解字).
2. Same as "戟" (jǐ):
Ancient weapon type.
3. Phonetic-ideographic: Composed of "戈" (gē, a type of spear) and "榦" (gàn, trunk of a tree) simplified.
Meaning: Ancient weapon, made of bronze, combining spear and halberd into one, capable of thrusting and slashing.
Example: This type of weapon appeared in the Shang and Zhou dynasties and became popular in the Warring States, Han, and Jin dynasties. The "戟" is a bifurcated weapon with branches. The current character is mistakenly written as "戟." — From "Shuōwén Jiězì."
4. Same as "霸" (bà):
Meaning: The moon beginning to rise.