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

Q: What does 熙 (xī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 熙 (xī) means "Bright / Prosperous". with 14 strokes and the radical 灬.

Q: How do you write 熙 stroke by stroke?

熙 has 14 strokes. The radical is 灬. 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 熙 and 焦?

熙 (xī) and 焦 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 熙?

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

Q: What common words use 熙?

Common words containing 熙 include: 熙熙攘攘 (xī xī rǎng rǎng) — Bustling / Crowded; 康熙 (kāng xī) — Kangxi (Qing Emperor); 熙和 (xī hé) — Warm and peaceful.

How to Write 熙

The character 熙 (xī) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 灬 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

熙 is pronounced xī in Mandarin Chinese. It means Bright / Prosperous.

Common Words with 熙

熙熙攘攘 xī xī rǎng rǎng

Bustling / Crowded

康熙 kāng xī

Kangxi (Qing Emperor)

熙和 xī hé

Warm and peaceful

Example Sentences

超市里熙熙攘攘的。

chāo shì lǐ xī xī rǎng rǎng de

The supermarket is bustling with people.

康熙是中国皇帝。

kāng xī shì zhōng guó huáng dì

Kangxi was a Chinese emperor.

阳光非常熙和。

yáng guāng fēi cháng xī hé

The sunlight is very warm and gentle.

Similar Characters

焦 jiāo

然 rán

煎 jiān

Practice Writing 熙 (xī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 熙

What does 熙 (xī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 熙 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 熙 and 焦?

What mistakes do learners make writing 熙?

What common words use 熙?

How to Write 熙 (xī)