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

Q: What does 穸 (xī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 穸 (xī) means "Tomb / dark". with 8 strokes and the radical 穴.

Q: How do you write 穸 stroke by stroke?

穸 has 8 strokes. The radical is 穴. 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 穸 and 穵?

穸 (xī) and 穵 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 穸?

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

Q: What common words use 穸?

Common words containing 穸 include: 窀穸 (zhūn xī) — A grave or tomb.; 穸台 (xī tái) — Tomb platform; 穸穴 (xī xué) — Burial pit.

How to Write 穸

The character 穸 (xī) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 穴 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

穸 is pronounced xī in Mandarin Chinese. It means Tomb / dark.

Common Words with 穸

窀穸 zhūn xī

A grave or tomb.

穸台 xī tái

Tomb platform

穸穴 xī xué

Burial pit

Example Sentences

这是一个窀穸。

zhè shì yí gè zhūn xī

This is a tomb.

他在看穸台。

tā zài kàn xī tái

He is looking at the tomb site.

穸穴在山下。

xī xué zài shān xià

The grave is at the foot of the mountain.

Similar Characters

穵 wā

究 jiū

穷 qióng

Practice Writing 穸 (xī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 穸

What does 穸 (xī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 穸 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 穸 and 穵?

What mistakes do learners make writing 穸?

What common words use 穸?

How to Write 穸 (xī)