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循

循 (xún) · to obey

12 strokesLeft–right

循 (xún) means “to obey”. It is made of 彳 + 盾 and has 12 strokes.

Break 循 into its parts

What 循 is made of

循 stroke order

循 stroke order diagram: 12 strokes, numbered in writing order
循 is written with 12 strokes. Follow the numbers: each circle marks where a stroke starts. See the stroke order rules.

Example sentences with 循环

运动可以促进血液循环。Yùndòng kěyǐ cùjìn xuèyè xúnhuán.Exercise improves blood circulation.
这首歌我循环听了一晚上。Zhè shǒu gē wǒ xúnhuán tīng le yī wǎnshang.I listened to this song on repeat all evening.

Words with 循

Also built with 彳

Quick facts

Pinyinxún
Meaningto obey
Strokes12
PatternLeft–right

Questions about 循

What does 循 mean?

循 (xún) means “to obey”.

How many strokes does 循 have?

循 has 12 strokes.

What parts make up 循?

循 is made of 彳 (to step with the left foot) and 盾 (shield).

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