犬 (quǎn): Dog — Stroke Order & Writing Guide
HSK 2.0Level 6
HSK 3.0Recognition 7-9
Watch each stroke animate in order, then practice the same sequence by hand.
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Real-world example sentences demonstrating how 犬 is used in context
In ancient times, the dog was one of the earliest animals domesticated by humans.
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