bat1 seon6筆順笔顺
Jyutpingbat1 seon6
Yalebāt seuhn
Definition
Stroke order; the standard sequence of strokes used to write a Chinese character.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the conventional order in which strokes are drawn to form a Chinese character. It is primarily used in educational contexts, such as primary school classrooms or when teaching calligraphy. While native speakers learn this as children, they rarely discuss it in daily life unless they are correcting someone's handwriting or teaching a beginner.
Measure word
tou3套touExamples
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Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 筆順 with 筆劃, which refers to the individual strokes themselves rather than the sequence in which they are written. Remember that 筆順 is about the process of writing, while 筆劃 is about the components of the character.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
