知易行难

知易行难知易行難 zhī xíng nán ㄓ ㄧˋ ㄒㄧㄥˊ ㄋㄢˊ zi1 ji6 hang4 naan4

  • easy to grasp but difficult to put into practice (idiom)
  • easier said than done

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 知 (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

Example sentences

  • 知易行难。 It's one thing to make plans, but quite another to carry them out.

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