How to Write 淅
The character 淅 (xī) is written with 11 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
淅 is pronounced xī in Mandarin Chinese. It means sound of rain or wind; washing rice.
Common Words with 淅
淅淅
xī xī
patter or rustle (sound of rain or wind)
淅沥
xī lì
patter (sound of light rain)
淅淅沥沥
xī xī lì lì
pattering (of rain or leaves)
Example Sentences
小雨淅淅地下一整天。
xiǎo yǔ xī xī dì xià yī zhěng tiān
It drizzled all day long.
窗外传来淅沥的雨声。
chuāng wài zhuàn lái xī lì de yǔ shēng
The pattering sound of rain came from outside the window.
雨淅淅沥沥地下着。
yǔ xī xī lì lì dì xià zhe
The rain is pattering down.
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