在
zài
at/in
Stroke Order Lookup
在 Stroke Order — zài
| Character | 在 |
| Pinyin | zài |
| Tone | 4 — 4th tone (falling) |
| Meaning | at/in |
| Stroke count | 6 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. 在 has 6 strokes.
Character Overview
Character
在
Reading (Pinyin)
zài
English meaning
at/in
Total strokes
6
Related Characters
Characters with a similar stroke count or the same tone.