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

Q: What does 徯 (xī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 徯 (xī) means "to wait; to expect". with 13 strokes and the radical 彳.

Q: How do you write 徯 stroke by stroke?

徯 has 13 strokes. The radical is 彳. 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 徯 and 得?

徯 (xī) and 得 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 徯?

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

Q: What common words use 徯?

Common words containing 徯 include: 徯径 (xī jìng) — narrow path; footpath; 徯望 (xī wàng) — to hope for; to look forward to; 徯后 (xī hòu) — waiting for the ruler.

How to Write 徯

The character 徯 (xī) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 彳 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

徯 is pronounced xī in Mandarin Chinese. It means to wait; to expect.

Common Words with 徯

徯径 xī jìng

narrow path; footpath

徯望 xī wàng

to hope for; to look forward to

徯后 xī hòu

waiting for the ruler

Example Sentences

山间有一条徯径。

shān jiān yǒu yī tiáo xī jìng

There is a narrow path in the mountains.

他在徯望好消息。

tā zài xī wàng hǎo xiāo xī

He is waiting for good news.

这里的百姓在徯后。

zhè lǐ de bǎi xìng zài xī hòu

The people here are waiting for their leader.

Similar Characters

得 de

徘 pái

徙 xǐ

Practice Writing 徯 (xī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 徯

What does 徯 (xī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 徯 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 徯 and 得?

What mistakes do learners make writing 徯?

What common words use 徯?

How to Write 徯 (xī)