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

Q: What does 欷 (xī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 欷 (xī) means "To sob". with 11 strokes and the radical 欠.

Q: How do you write 欷 stroke by stroke?

欷 has 11 strokes. The radical is 欠. 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 欷 and 欮?

欷 (xī) and 欮 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 欷?

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

Q: What common words use 欷?

Common words containing 欷 include: 欷歔 (xī xū) — To sob or sigh; 嘘欷 (xū xī) — To sob / To sigh; 欷 (xī) — To sob.

How to Write 欷

The character 欷 (xī) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 欠 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

欷 is pronounced xī in Mandarin Chinese. It means To sob.

Common Words with 欷

欷歔 xī xū

To sob or sigh

嘘欷 xū xī

To sob / To sigh

欷 xī

To sob

Example Sentences

令人欷歔不已。

lìng rén xī xū bù yǐ

It makes one sob or sigh incessantly.

他在暗自嘘欷。

tā zài àn zì xū xī

He is sighing secretly.

他欷了一口气。

tā xī le yì kǒu qì

He let out a sigh.

Similar Characters

欮 jué

欲 yù

欶 shuò

Practice Writing 欷 (xī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 欷

What does 欷 (xī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 欷 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 欷 and 欮?

What mistakes do learners make writing 欷?

What common words use 欷?

How to Write 欷 (xī)