一言为重

一言为重一言為重 yán wéi zhòng ㄧ ㄧㄢˊ ㄨㄟˊ ㄓㄨㄥˋ jat1 jin4 wai4 cung5

  • each word carries weight
  • a promise must be kept (idiom)

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 一 (1 of 4) — stroke by stroke.

Draw each stroke of the character in order using your mouse or finger. A hint appears after three misses.

Character breakdown