明 míng
bright; opposite: dark 暗; (of meaning) clear; to understand; next; public or open; wise; generic term for a sacrifice to the gods
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明 · 8 strokesHow to write 明 step by step
8 strokesEach frame adds one stroke, shown in dark ink over the lighter ones.
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