How to Write 牺
The character 牺 (xī) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 牛 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
牺 is pronounced xī in Mandarin Chinese. It means Sacrifice.
As an HSK Level 6 character, 牺 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 牺
Example Sentences
他为了救人牺牲了。
tā wèi le jiù rén xī shēng le
He sacrificed his life to save others.
她不想成为利益牺牲品。
tā bù xiǎng chéng wéi lì yì xī shēng pǐn
She doesn't want to be a victim of interests.
他牺牲休息时间来帮我。
tā xī shēng xiū xī shí jiān lái bāng wǒ
He sacrificed his break time to help me.
Practice Writing 牺 (xī)
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