习 Stroke Order — How to Write 习

Stroke Order

习 is written in 3 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 冫, then complete the remaining strokes.

Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.

习 Radical and Character Components

Partial breakdown of 习:冫

Radical: 冫 + 2 more strokes

习 Pronunciation and Pinyin

Meanings of 习 in Chinese

xí习

To practice, study, or review repeatedly to achieve proficiency or mastery.

我们应该养成每天学习的好习惯。

We should develop a good habit of studying every day.

To learn or practice (a skill or discipline).

她每天都习字练书法

She practices calligraphy every day.

to be familiar with; to be accustomed to

这种现象我们已经习以为常了。

We have already become accustomed to this phenomenon.

To learn or acquire a habit through repeated practice; a long-standing custom or inveterate habit.

有些社区的积习需要逐步改变。

Some long-standing habits in the community need to be gradually changed.

To follow or adopt customs/habits, often implying continuity or inheritance through generations.

他们家世代相习,每逢佳节都要包饺子。

Their family has followed the custom for generations, making dumplings every festive occasion.

Common Words and Phrases with 习

xí习bīng兵

to train soldiers; to be versed in military matters

将士们每日在校场习兵，以备不时之需。

The troops drill daily on the training ground, preparing for any unforeseen circumstances.

xí习ér而bù不chá察

To be so accustomed to something that one fails to notice its details or potential problems.

我们常常对身边的美好习而不察，直到失去才懂得珍惜

We often become so accustomed to the good things around us that we fail to notice them, only appreciating them once they are lost.

xí习fēi非chéng成shì是

To become accustomed to wrong practices or ideas, and consequently accept them as right.

公司里一些不规范的操作，起初大家觉得不妥，但随着时间的推移，没有人纠正，久而久之就习非成是了，成了大家默认的流程。

Some irregular procedures in the company were initially considered inappropriate by everyone. However, as time went on, no one corrected them, and eventually, these wrong practices became normalized and accepted as the default process.

xí习guàn惯

A habit, custom, or practice, often formed over time. It can also describe being accustomed to something through practice or experience.

养成良好的习惯对身心健康有益

Developing good habits is beneficial for physical and mental health.

xí习jiàn见

commonly seen

这种图案在古代器皿上习见，反映了当时人们的审美。

This pattern is commonly seen on ancient vessels, reflecting the aesthetic tastes of people at that time.

xí习qì气

A bad habit or practice, often implying a deep-rooted and undesirable tendency.

他总是有拖延的习气，导致很多事情都做不完。

He always has the habit of procrastination, which often results in many tasks being left unfinished.

xí习rǎn染

To acquire or be influenced by bad habits; a bad habit.

孩子在成长过程中，父母应引导他们远离不良诱惑，避免习染恶习。

During a child's growth, parents should guide them away from negative temptations to avoid picking up bad habits.

xí习shàng尚

Common practice or custom.

这个村落至今仍保留着许多独特的习尚。

This village still retains many unique customs to this day.

xí习sú俗

A custom or convention, often referring to cultural practices and habits.

这个小镇保留了许多独特的习俗。

This small town has preserved many unique customs.

xí习tí题

Exercises or practice problems used for teaching.

老师布置了一些数学习题，帮助同学们巩固课堂知识。

The teacher assigned some math exercises to help students consolidate their classroom knowledge.

xí习xìng性

Acquired habits or characteristics; accustomed behavior.

这群鸟在每年冬天都会飞往南方，这种迁徙的习性已经持续了数百年。

This flock of birds flies south every winter; this migratory habit has continued for hundreds of years.

xí习yǐ以chéng成xìng性

Deeply ingrained into one's nature; to become second nature.

他从小就坚持早起阅读，如今习以成性，每天不读一会儿书就觉得少了点什么

He has insisted on getting up early to read since childhood. Now it has become second nature, and he feels something is missing if he doesn't read for a while each day.