水 shuǐ
water; (after a name) ... River; to swim (used mostly in 会水 and 水性); (coll.) lacking in substance; shoddy; (bound form) additional cost; extra income; classifier for washings of a garment
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水 · 4 strokesHow to write 水 step by step
4 strokesEach frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.
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