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

Q: What does 曦 (xī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 曦 (xī) means "sunlight (early morning)". with 20 strokes and the radical 日.

Q: How do you write 曦 stroke by stroke?

曦 has 20 strokes. The radical is 日. 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 曦 and 曚?

曦 (xī) and 曚 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 曦?

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

Q: What common words use 曦?

Common words containing 曦 include: 晨曦 (chén xī) — First rays of morning sun; 曦光 (xī guāng) — first light of dawn; 曦微 (xī wēi) — faint dawn light.

How to Write 曦

The character 曦 (xī) is written with 20 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 日 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

曦 is pronounced xī in Mandarin Chinese. It means sunlight (early morning).

Common Words with 曦

晨曦 chén xī

First rays of morning sun

曦光 xī guāng

first light of dawn

曦微 xī wēi

faint dawn light

Example Sentences

晨曦照进房间。

chén xī zhào jìn fáng jiān

The morning sun shines into the room.

曦光非常柔和。

xī guāng fēi cháng róu hé

The dawn light is very soft.

晨光曦微天亮了。

chén guāng xī wēi tiān liàng le

The morning light is dim; it is dawning.

Similar Characters

曚 méng

曛 xūn

曜 yào

Practice Writing 曦 (xī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 曦

What does 曦 (xī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 曦 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 曦 and 曚?

What mistakes do learners make writing 曦?

What common words use 曦?

How to Write 曦 (xī)