How to Write 希
The character 希 (xī) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 巾 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
希 is pronounced xī in Mandarin Chinese. It means rare; hope.
As an HSK Level 3 character, 希 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 希
希望
xī wàng
to hope; hope
希腊
xī là
Greece
希罕
xī hǎn
rare; to value; to care about
Example Sentences
我希望明天不下雨。
wǒ xī wàng míng tiān bù xià yǔ
I hope it doesn't rain tomorrow.
他去年去了希腊。
tā qù nián qù le xī là
He went to Greece last year.
这没什么希罕的。
zhè méi shén me xī hǎn de
This is nothing unusual.
Practice Writing 希 (xī)
Open Hanzi Writer to see the animated stroke order and practice writing 希 with real-time feedback.