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

Q: What does 硒 (xī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 硒 (xī) means "Selenium". with 11 strokes and the radical 石.

Q: How do you write 硒 stroke by stroke?

硒 has 11 strokes. The radical is 石. 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 硒 and 砂?

硒 (xī) and 砂 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 硒?

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

Q: What common words use 硒?

Common words containing 硒 include: 硒鼓 (xī gǔ) — Toner cartridge; 富硒 (fù xī) — selenium-rich; 补硒 (bǔ xī) — Selenium supplement.

How to Write 硒

The character 硒 (xī) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 石 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

硒 is pronounced xī in Mandarin Chinese. It means Selenium.

Common Words with 硒

硒鼓 xī gǔ

Toner cartridge

富硒 fù xī

selenium-rich

补硒 bǔ xī

Selenium supplement

Example Sentences

打印机要换硒鼓。

dǎ yìn jī yào huàn xī gǔ

The printer needs a new toner cartridge.

这是富硒大米。

zhè shì fù xī dà mǐ

This is selenium-rich rice.

医生建议他补硒。

yī shēng jiàn yì tā bǔ xī

The doctor suggested he supplement with selenium.

Similar Characters

砂 shā

砉 huò

砌 qì

Practice Writing 硒 (xī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 硒

What does 硒 (xī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 硒 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 硒 and 砂?

What mistakes do learners make writing 硒?

What common words use 硒?

How to Write 硒 (xī)