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

Q: What does 汐 (xī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 汐 (xī) means "night tide / ebb tide". with 6 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 汐 stroke by stroke?

汐 has 6 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 汐 and 㳄?

汐 (xī) and 㳄 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 汐?

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

Q: What common words use 汐?

Common words containing 汐 include: 潮汐 (cháo xī) — tides; 汐止 (xī zhǐ) — Xizhi (a district in New Taipei City); 晚汐 (wǎn xī) — evening tide.

How to Write 汐

The character 汐 (xī) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

汐 is pronounced xī in Mandarin Chinese. It means night tide / ebb tide.

Common Words with 汐

潮汐 cháo xī

tides

汐止 xī zhǐ

Xizhi (a district in New Taipei City)

晚汐 wǎn xī

evening tide

Example Sentences

潮汐有规律。

cháo xī yǒu guī lǜ

Tides are regular.

汐止是一个地方。

xī zhǐ shì yí gè dì fāng

Xizhi is a place.

晚汐非常美丽。

wǎn xī fēi cháng měi lì

The evening tide is very beautiful.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

氿 guǐ

汀 tīng

Practice Writing 汐 (xī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 汐

What does 汐 (xī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 汐 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 汐 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 汐?

What common words use 汐?

How to Write 汐 (xī)