How many strokes does 单位 have?

单位 is written with 15 strokes in total: 单 (8 strokes), 位 (7 strokes).

Chinese Vocabulary

单位

work unit, employer

单位

dānwèi1st tone

Pinyin: dānwèi
Strokes: 15
In episodes: 1

Stroke order for 单位

单位 is written with 15 strokes (单: 8, 位: 7). The animation replays automatically.

Usage

In China a 单位 is not just an employer — it is the body you formally belong to.

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Liu Xiang Asked Weibo to Choose for Him: Take the Buyout and Leave the System, or Come Back as a Coach.单位 spoken at natural speednormal

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