精卫填海

精卫填海精衛填海 Jīng wèi tián hǎi ㄐㄧㄥ ㄨㄟˋ ㄊㄧㄢˊ ㄏㄞˇ zing1 wai6 tin4 hoi2

  • lit. mythical bird Jingwei tries to fill the ocean with stones (idiom); futile ambition
  • task of Sisyphus
  • determination in the face of impossible odds

Stroke order

Practice writing

Draw 精 (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