郄 (qiè) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 郄 (qiè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 郄 (qiè) means "Qie (a surname)". with 8 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 郄 stroke by stroke?

郄 has 8 strokes. The radical is 阝. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 郄 and 邠?

郄 (qiè) and 邠 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 郄?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 阝. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 郄?

Common words containing 郄 include: 郄先生 (qiè xiān shēng) — Mr. Qie; 郄姓 (qiè xìng) — the surname Qie; 老郄 (lǎo qiè) — Old Qie (referring to someone named Qie)..

How to Write 郄

The character 郄 (qiè) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 阝 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

郄 is pronounced qiè in Mandarin Chinese. It means Qie (a surname).

Common Words with 郄

郄先生 qiè xiān shēng

Mr. Qie

郄姓 qiè xìng

the surname Qie

老郄 lǎo qiè

Old Qie (referring to someone named Qie).

Example Sentences

郄先生是我的老师。

qiè xiān shēng shì wǒ de lǎo shī

Mr. Qie is my teacher.

郄是一个很少见的姓。

qiè shì yí gè hěn shǎo jiàn de xìng

Qie is a very rare surname.

老郄今天去北京了。

lǎo qiè jīn tiān qù běi jīng le

Old Qie went to Beijing today.

Similar Characters

邠 bīn

邡 fāng

邢 xíng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 郄

What does 郄 (qiè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 郄 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 郄 and 邠?

What mistakes do learners make writing 郄?

What common words use 郄?

How to Write 郄 (qiè)