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

Q: What does 稀 (xī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 稀 (xī) means "rare; thin; sparse". with 12 strokes and the radical 禾.

Q: How do you write 稀 stroke by stroke?

稀 has 12 strokes. The radical is 禾. 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 稀 and 秘?

稀 (xī) and 秘 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 稀?

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

Q: What common words use 稀?

Common words containing 稀 include: 稀少 (xī shǎo) — rare; scarce; few; 稀饭 (xī fàn) — porridge; congee; 稀奇 (xī qí) — rare; strange; unusual.

How to Write 稀

The character 稀 (xī) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 禾 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

稀 is pronounced xī in Mandarin Chinese. It means rare; thin; sparse.

Common Words with 稀

稀少 xī shǎo

rare; scarce; few

稀饭 xī fàn

porridge; congee

稀奇 xī qí

rare; strange; unusual

Example Sentences

这里的病人很稀少。

zhè lǐ de bìng rén hěn xī shǎo

Patients here are very few.

我早餐喜欢喝稀饭。

wǒ zǎo cān xǐ huān hē xī fàn

I like having congee for breakfast.

这件事并不稀奇。

zhè jiàn shì bìng bù xī qí

This matter is not unusual.

Similar Characters

秘 bì

秝 lì

租 zū

Practice Writing 稀 (xī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 稀

What does 稀 (xī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 稀 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 稀 and 秘?

What mistakes do learners make writing 稀?

What common words use 稀?

How to Write 稀 (xī)