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

Q: What does 唏 (xī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 唏 (xī) means "Sound of sighing or sobbing.". with 10 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 唏 stroke by stroke?

唏 has 10 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 唏 and 呢?

唏 (xī) and 呢 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 唏?

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

Q: What common words use 唏?

Common words containing 唏 include: 唏嘘 (xī xū) — To sigh or sob.; 唏哩 (xī lī) — Sound of rustling or rain..

How to Write 唏

The character 唏 (xī) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 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

唏 is pronounced xī in Mandarin Chinese. It means Sound of sighing or sobbing..

Common Words with 唏

唏嘘 xī xū

To sigh or sob.

唏哩 xī lī

Sound of rustling or rain.

Example Sentences

大家都感到唏嘘。

dà jiā dōu gǎn dào xī xū

Everyone sighed with emotion.

雨唏哩地下着。

yǔ xī lī dì xià zhe

The rain is pattering down.

Similar Characters

呢 ne

呣 ḿ

呤 líng

Practice Writing 唏 (xī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 唏

What does 唏 (xī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 唏 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 唏 and 呢?

What mistakes do learners make writing 唏?

What common words use 唏?

How to Write 唏 (xī)