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  • life
  • fate
  • order or command
  • to assign a name, title etc

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 命 (1 of 1) — stroke by stroke.

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

Character breakdown

Example sentences

  • 救命! Help!
  • 遵命! Yes sir!
  • 拼命地跑 Run like your life depends on it.
  • 救命呀! Help me!
  • 猫有九命。 A cat has nine lives.

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