Meaning
笔顺 refers to the specific sequence in which the strokes of a Chinese character should be written. Following correct stroke order is fundamental in Chinese calligraphy and handwriting, as it affects the character's balance, appearance, and legibility. Each character has a standard stroke order based on traditional writing conventions.
Usage
Commonly used in educational contexts when teaching Chinese writing. Teachers and textbooks emphasize 笔顺 when students first learn characters. Native speakers often say '笔顺不对' (stroke order is wrong) or '按笔顺写' (write according to stroke order). It's particularly important for children learning to write and for foreigners studying Chinese.
Examples
- 01学习汉字的时候，一定要注意笔顺。, .When learning Chinese characters, you must pay attention to stroke order.
- 02这个字的笔顺你写错了。.You wrote the stroke order of this character incorrectly.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个笔顺
Common collocations
- 笔顺规则stroke order rules
- 正确的笔顺correct stroke order
- 笔顺错误stroke order mistake
- 按笔顺写write according to stroke order
Origin
Literally means 'stroke order' or 'pen sequence'. The term combines 笔 (writing instrument/stroke) with 顺 (sequence/order), directly describing the sequential nature of writing strokes.