How to Write 犀
The character 犀 (xī) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 尸 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
犀 is pronounced xī in Mandarin Chinese. It means rhinoceros; sharp.
Common Words with 犀
犀牛
xī niú
rhinoceros
犀利
xī lì
sharp; incisive; piercing
灵犀
líng xī
mutual understanding; telepathy
Example Sentences
动物园里有一头大犀牛。
dòng wù yuán lǐ yǒu yī tóu dà xī niú
There is a big rhinoceros in the zoo.
他的眼神非常犀利。
tā de yǎn shén fēi cháng xī lì
His gaze is very sharp.
我们两人心有灵犀。
wǒ men liǎng rén xīn yǒu líng xī
The two of us are on the same wavelength.
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