青
青 (qīng) means “green”. It is made of 龶 + 月 and has 8 strokes, and is an old HSK 5 word (HSK 2.0).
Break 青 into its parts
What 青 is made of
- 龶 — top part
- 月 yuè — moon; month
- 冂 — frame
- 丨 — vertical stroke
- 二 — two strokes
- 一 — horizontal stroke
- 一 — horizontal stroke
- 冂 — frame
青 stroke order
Example sentences
远处是一片青山。Yuǎnchù shì yī piàn qīng shān.In the distance there are green hills.
他是一名青年作家。Tā shì yī míng qīngnián zuòjiā.He is a young writer.
Words with 青
Also built with 龶
Quick facts
| Pinyin | qīng |
|---|---|
| Meaning | green; blue; young |
| Strokes | 8 |
| Radical | 靑 (blue, #174) |
| Pattern | Top–bottom |
| HSK | Old HSK 5 |
Questions about 青
What does 青 mean?
青 (qīng) means “green; blue; young”.
How many strokes does 青 have?
青 has 8 strokes.
What is the radical of 青?
The radical of 青 is 靑 (qīng, “blue”), Kangxi radical number 174.
What parts make up 青?
青 is made of 龶 (top part) and 月 (moon; month).
Which HSK level is 青?
青 is in Old HSK 5.
Learn 青 with its group
It is part of Old HSK 5 · Group 75: a short group with quick checks and spaced repeats.