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循 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
循 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
循 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
循 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now
循 Chinese character image - Hanzi Now

循 Stroke Order — How to Write 循

Stroke Order

循 is written in 12 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 彳, 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.

循 Radical and Character Components

Components:彳盾

循 is a phono-semantic compound: 彳 (step) carries the meaning, while 盾 indicates the sound.

Radical: 彳 + 9 more strokes

循 Pronunciation and Pinyin

  • xún

Meanings of 循 in Chinese

1

xún循

To follow, observe, or adhere to (rules, patterns, etc.); to comply with.
我们应该遵循自然规律，保护生态环境。
We should follow the laws of nature and protect the ecological environment.
To patrol or make an inspection tour, similar to '巡'.
他循农田，查看庄稼长势。
He patrolled the fields, checking on the growth of the crops.

Common Words and Phrases with 循

1
xún循guī规dǎo蹈jǔ矩
To strictly follow established rules and conventions; to be conventional and conservative in one's behavior.
她从小就循规蹈矩，做事情总是一板一眼，很少会出格。
She has been conventional since childhood, always doing things meticulously and rarely stepping out of line.
2
xún循huán环
To circulate; to move in a continuous cycle or to repeat a process.
水在地球上不断地循环，形成了降雨和蒸发。
Water continuously cycles on Earth, forming rain and evaporation.
3
xún循xù序
in proper order or sequence
按照说明书循序操作，就能组装好这个模型。
Follow the instructions sequentially, and you will be able to assemble this model.
4
xún循xù序jiàn渐jìn进
To advance or progress step by step, in a gradual and orderly manner.
学习任何新知识都应该循序渐进，这样才能掌握牢固。
When learning any new knowledge, one should proceed step by step to ensure a solid grasp.
5
xún循xún循shàn善yòu诱
To teach with skill and patience; to give systematic and patient guidance.
老师循循善诱，让学生们轻松掌握了复杂的数学概念。
The teacher's skillful and patient guidance allowed the students to easily grasp complex mathematical concepts.

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Questions about 循

What does 循 mean in Chinese?

循 (xún) means “To patrol or make an inspection tour, similar to '巡'” in Chinese.

How do you pronounce 循?

循 is pronounced xún in Mandarin Chinese.

How many strokes does 循 have?

循 has 12 strokes.

How do you write 循?

循 is written in 12 strokes, starting from the radical 彳. See the animated stroke order on this page.

What is the radical of 循?

The radical of 循 is 彳, and 循 is a phono-semantic compound.