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在
zài
at/in

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在 Stroke Order — zài

Character在
Pinyinzài
Tone4 — 4th tone (falling)
Meaningat/in
Stroke count6 strokes
HSK levelHSK 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. 在 has 6 strokes.

Character Overview

Character
在
Reading (Pinyin)
zài
English meaning
at/in
Total strokes
6

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