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

Q: What does 樨 (xī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 樨 (xī) means "osmanthus". with 16 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 樨 stroke by stroke?

樨 has 16 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 樨 and 榍?

樨 (xī) and 榍 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 樨?

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

Q: What common words use 樨?

Common words containing 樨 include: 木樨 (mù xī) — sweet osmanthus; 木樨肉 (mù xī ròu) — Moo Shu Pork; 丹樨 (dān xī) — red palace steps.

How to Write 樨

The character 樨 (xī) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

樨 is pronounced xī in Mandarin Chinese. It means osmanthus.

Common Words with 樨

木樨 mù xī

sweet osmanthus

木樨肉 mù xī ròu

Moo Shu Pork

丹樨 dān xī

red palace steps

Example Sentences

木樨就是桂花。

mù xī jiù shì guì huā

Muxi is just another name for sweet osmanthus.

我喜欢吃木樨肉。

wǒ xǐ huān chī mù xī ròu

I like eating Moo Shu Pork.

丹樨上铺了地毯。

dān xī shàng pù le dì tǎn

A carpet was laid on the red steps.

Similar Characters

榍 xiè

榕 róng

榛 zhēn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 樨

What does 樨 (xī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 樨 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 樨 and 榍?

What mistakes do learners make writing 樨?

What common words use 樨?

How to Write 樨 (xī)