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你
HSK1 starter character
How to write 你 (nǐ)
This character means you. Learn the shape first, then reinforce it with guided stroke practice.
Not practiced yet
Open tracing practice first. After a run, this card will show missed strokes and review guidance.
Action plan
Complete one guided tracing run, then continue or print based on the result.
1See the shape
Confirm what the character looks like before writing it.
2Trace right away
Open tracing practice and follow the stroke order.
3Print to review
Generate a worksheet and keep the same lesson on paper.
Memory cue
Use a simple shape cue to make the first writing attempt easier.
Person radical on the left, small balanced strokes on the right.
See the shape
Person radical on the left, small balanced strokes on the right.
Sound and meaning
Read it as nǐ. The core meaning is you. Say it before writing.
Use it in words
Anchor it inside 你, 你好 instead of memorizing it alone.
Example words
Remember the character inside real beginner words.
你
Example word
你好
Example word
你们
Example word
Lesson group
Characters in the same lesson work well as a small study set.