行 Stroke Order — How to Write 行

Stroke Order

行 is written in 6 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 行, 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.

行 Radical and Character Components

Components:彳亍

行 is an ideographic compound. To take small steps 亍 with one's feet 彳.

Radical: 行 + 0 more strokes

行 Pronunciation and Pinyin

háng
xíng

Meanings of 行 in Chinese

háng行

Refers to a row or line, often used to describe the arrangement of items or the spaces within written text (e.g., 'between the lines').

从他字里行间，我读出了他的疲惫。

From between his lines, I sensed his exhaustion.

To rank (among siblings); order of birth. Used to state or inquire about one's position among brothers and sisters.

她排行老三，非常活泼。

She ranks third among her siblings and is very lively.

a line, row, or file, especially of people or animals moving or arranged in such a way.

一群大雁排成整齐的雁行向南飞去。

A flock of wild geese flew south in a neat formation.

A measure word for things arranged in rows or lines.

他写了三行字。

He wrote three lines of characters.

A business establishment or firm, such as a bank or a store specializing in certain goods.

我需要去银行办理业务。

I need to go to the bank to conduct some business.

Trade; profession; business sector (when pronounced háng)

现在各行各业都在积极探索新的发展机遇。

Now, all trades and professions are actively exploring new development opportunities.

To quilt; to stitch in lines or rows with long stitches.

她用长针在棉被上行出了一道道平整的线。

She used a long needle to stitch neat lines on the quilt.

xíng行

To walk, travel, or move; a journey or movement.

她计划明年去欧洲旅行

She plans to travel to Europe next year.

Referring to items carried when traveling, such as luggage or baggage.

她收拾好自己的行李，准备出发。

She packed her luggage and was ready to depart.

To circulate or transmit; to be popular or fashionable for a period.

这款新手机最近在年轻人中非常风行。

This new mobile phone has been very popular among young people recently.

To carry out; to conduct; to perform (an action or activity).

我们正在进行一项关于环境保护的调查。

We are conducting a survey on environmental protection.

Mobile; itinerant; temporary (describing movement or non-permanent nature).

以前，有很多行商走街串巷，售卖各种商品。

In the past, there were many itinerant merchants who traveled through streets and alleys, selling various goods.

Conduct or behavior that reflects one's quality or character.

他的品行端正，言行一致。

His conduct is upright, and his words and actions are consistent.

To do, perform, or carry out; to engage in an activity or practice a profession.

他在这里行医多年，深受当地人尊敬

He has practiced medicine here for many years and is highly respected by the local people.

To be acceptable or permissible; to work (often in the negative '不行' to mean 'not okay' or 'won't do').

这事儿得赶紧办，拖下去不行

This matter must be dealt with quickly; dragging it on won't do.

capable; able; impressive

你真行，这么快就把问题解决了！

You are so capable; you solved the problem so quickly!

Will soon; about to; on the verge of (used as '即将')

比赛行将结束，气氛异常紧张。

The game is about to end, and the atmosphere is extremely tense.

In ancient Chinese philosophy, 'xíng' refers to the Five Elements (Wǔxíng): metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, considered the fundamental constituents of the universe.

五行相生相克是中国古代哲学的重要概念。

The mutual generation and overcoming of the Five Elements is an important concept in ancient Chinese philosophy.

A style of classical Chinese poetry, often characterized by its narrative or descriptive nature, such as in 'Chang Ge Xing'.

这首诗是古老的‘行’体，读来令人心潮澎湃

This poem is in the ancient 'xing' style, and reading it makes one's heart surge with emotion.

A style of Chinese calligraphy, known as running script.

他喜欢用行书写信，觉得这样更自由流畅。

He enjoys writing letters in running script, feeling that it is more free and fluid.

Common Words and Phrases with 行

xíng行bǎn板

andante

这首奏鸣曲的第二乐章以优美的行板展现了宁静的氛围。

The second movement of this sonata, with its beautiful andante tempo, expresses a serene atmosphere.

háng行bāng帮

A traditional trade association or guild formed by urban merchants, artisans, or laborers based on their profession or regional connections.

旧时，很多手艺人会加入各自的行帮，以维护行业规范和成员利益。

In old times, many craftsmen would join their respective guilds to maintain industry standards and protect members' interests.

háng行bèi辈

sequence of seniority in a clan

在大家族中，行辈的划分通常非常严格，晚辈对长辈必须表现出尊重。

In large families, the division of seniority by generation is usually very strict, and younger generations must show respect to older ones.

xíng行bǔ卜

consult fortune tellers

古时候，人们遇到困惑时，常会寻找智者行卜，以求指点迷津

In ancient times, when people encountered confusion, they often sought out wise individuals to practice divination, hoping for guidance.

xíng行bù步

to walk; to walk about

他在公园里悠闲地行步。

He walked leisurely in the park.

xíng行bù部

place inspected during a tour

探险队在进入未知的行部之前，仔细研究了地图，规划了路线。

The expedition team carefully studied the map and planned their route before entering the unknown territories under their inspection.

xíng行chē车

drive a vehicle; vehicle movement

夜间行车时，要打开远光灯。

When driving at night, be sure to turn on the high beams.

xíng行chéng成

to sue for peace

经过多方努力，两家公司终于行成，避免了一场旷日持久的商业纠纷。

After much effort from various parties, the two companies finally negotiated a settlement, avoiding a protracted commercial dispute.

xíng行chéng程

itinerary; route of travel; journey

我们今天的行程包括参观博物馆和品尝当地美食。

Our itinerary for today includes visiting the museum and tasting local delicacies.

xíng行chéng成yú于sī思

Success is achieved through careful thought and planning.

在制定公司未来发展战略时，我们始终坚信行成于思，通过反复研讨和多方论证，才最终确定了方案。

When formulating the company's future development strategy, we always firmly believed that success comes from careful consideration; only through repeated discussions and multi-faceted argumentation did we finalize the plan.

xíng行chuán船

To sail or navigate a boat.

在暴风雨来临之前，渔民们抓紧时间行船回港。

Before the storm arrived, the fishermen quickly sailed back to port.

xíng行cì刺

to assassinate

他在一次公开露面中被指控试图行刺一位备受尊敬的艺术家。

He was accused of attempting to assassinate a highly respected artist during a public appearance.

háng行dāng当

A trade, profession, or industry; also refers to a type of role or specialized category for actors in traditional Chinese opera (e.g., sheng, dan, jing, chou in Peking Opera).