HSK 3.0 · LEVEL 1
写
to write, to compose, to draw
Free Chinese vocabulary flashcard · HSK 1
Why does 写 look like this?
The top radical is 冖 (mì), which represents a roof or a cover. The bottom part is 与 (yǔ). Originally, the character depicted placing an object under a cover to describe or record it. Think of it as 'covering' a blank page with your pen!