兮 (xī) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 兮 (xī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 兮 (xī) means "Classical Chinese particle (ah/oh)". with 4 strokes and the radical 八.

Q: How do you write 兮 stroke by stroke?

兮 has 4 strokes. The radical is 八. 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 兮 and 八?

兮 (xī) and 八 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 兮?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 八. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 兮?

Common words containing 兮 include: 归去来兮 (guī qù lái xī) — Returning home (literary); 巧笑倩兮 (qiǎo xiào qiàn xī) — a charming and beautiful smile; 美目盼兮 (měi mù pàn xī) — beautiful eyes glancing.

How to Write 兮

The character 兮 (xī) is written with 4 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 八 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

兮 is pronounced xī in Mandarin Chinese. It means Classical Chinese particle (ah/oh).

Common Words with 兮

归去来兮 guī qù lái xī

Returning home (literary)

巧笑倩兮 qiǎo xiào qiàn xī

a charming and beautiful smile

美目盼兮 měi mù pàn xī

beautiful eyes glancing

Example Sentences

归去来兮辞很出名。

guī qù lái xī cí hěn chū míng

'Return Home' is a very famous poem.

她巧笑倩兮。

tā qiǎo xiào qiàn xī

She has a beautiful, dimpled smile.

她美目盼兮。

tā měi mù pàn xī

Her beautiful eyes are full of expression.

Similar Characters

八 bā

公 gōng

六 liù

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Frequently Asked Questions about 兮

What does 兮 (xī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 兮 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 兮 and 八?

What mistakes do learners make writing 兮?

What common words use 兮?

How to Write 兮 (xī)