三
sān
three
Stroke Order Lookup
三 Stroke Order — sān
| Character | 三 |
| Pinyin | sān |
| Tone | 1 — 1st tone (flat) |
| Meaning | three |
| Stroke count | 3 strokes |
| HSK level | HSK 1 |
Animated Stroke Order
Watch the strokes appear in the correct order. The animation loops automatically — observe the sequence and practise writing along.
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Practice tip
Watch the animation 2–3 times, then write the character on paper following the same order. Writing activates muscle memory more effectively than watching alone. 三 has 3 strokes.
Character Overview
Character
三
Reading (Pinyin)
sān
English meaning
three
Total strokes
3
Related Characters
Characters with a similar stroke count or the same tone.