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

Q: What does 溪 (xī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 溪 (xī) means "stream; brook; creek". with 13 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 溪 stroke by stroke?

溪 has 13 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 溪 and 涪?

溪 (xī) and 涪 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 溪?

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 溪?

Common words containing 溪 include: 溪流 (xī liú) — stream; brook; 小溪 (xiǎo xī) — brook; 溪水 (xī shuǐ) — stream water.

How to Write 溪

The character 溪 (xī) is written with 13 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.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

溪 is pronounced xī in Mandarin Chinese. It means stream; brook; creek.

Common Words with 溪

溪流 xī liú

stream; brook

小溪 xiǎo xī

brook

溪水 xī shuǐ

stream water

Example Sentences

山间有溪流。

shān jiān yǒu xī liú

There are streams in the mountains.

小溪很清澈。

xiǎo xī hěn qīng chè

The stream is very clear.

溪水在流淌。

xī shuǐ zài liú tǎng

The stream water is flowing.

Similar Characters

涪 fú

涫 guàn

涮 shuàn

Practice Writing 溪 (xī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 溪

What does 溪 (xī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 溪 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 溪 and 涪?

What mistakes do learners make writing 溪?

What common words use 溪?

How to Write 溪 (xī)