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

Q: What does 奚 (xī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 奚 (xī) means "why; how; what (classical)". with 10 strokes and the radical 大.

Q: How do you write 奚 stroke by stroke?

奚 has 10 strokes. The radical is 大. 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 奚 and 奄?

奚 (xī) and 奄 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 奚?

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

Q: What common words use 奚?

Common words containing 奚 include: 奚落 (xī luò) — to scoff at; to taunt; to jeer; 奚琴 (xī qín) — Xiqin (a traditional string instrument); 奚为 (xī wèi) — why; for what reason (classical).

How to Write 奚

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

奚 is pronounced xī in Mandarin Chinese. It means why; how; what (classical).

Common Words with 奚

奚落 xī luò

to scoff at; to taunt; to jeer

奚琴 xī qín

Xiqin (a traditional string instrument)

奚为 xī wèi

why; for what reason (classical)

Example Sentences

不要奚落别人。

bú yào xī luò bié rén

Don't taunt others.

奚琴是一种乐器。

xī qín shì yī zhǒng yuè qì

The Xiqin is a type of musical instrument.

你奚为如此？

nǐ xī wèi rú cǐ

Why are you like this?

Similar Characters

奄 yǎn

奇 jī

奈 nài

Practice Writing 奚 (xī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 奚

What does 奚 (xī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 奚 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 奚 and 奄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 奚?

What common words use 奚?

How to Write 奚 (xī)