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Stroke order

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Watch the animation, then write the character yourself — stroke order matters for speed and recognition.

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12 strokes

Frequently asked questions about

What does 黑 mean?
黑 (hēi) means "black" in English. It is an HSK 2 vocabulary word.
How many strokes does 黑 have?
黑 has 12 strokes. Follow the stroke order diagram above to write it correctly.
Which HSK level is 黑 in?
黑 is part of the HSK 2 word list, so it belongs to the elementary vocabulary band taught in the daily lessons.