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

Q: What does 翕 (xī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 翕 (xī) means "close; contract". with 12 strokes and the radical 羽.

Q: How do you write 翕 stroke by stroke?

翕 has 12 strokes. The radical is 羽. 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 翕 and 翁?

翕 (xī) and 翁 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 翕?

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

Q: What common words use 翕?

Common words containing 翕 include: 翕动 (xī dòng) — quiver; twitch; 翕张 (xī zhāng) — open and close; dilate and contract; 翕然 (xī rán) — in unison; harmoniously.

How to Write 翕

The character 翕 (xī) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 羽 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

翕 is pronounced xī in Mandarin Chinese. It means close; contract.

Common Words with 翕

翕动 xī dòng

quiver; twitch

翕张 xī zhāng

open and close; dilate and contract

翕然 xī rán

in unison; harmoniously

Example Sentences

他的鼻翼微微翕动。

tā de bí yì wēi wēi xī dòng

His nostrils flared slightly.

鱼鳃在不停地翕张。

yú sāi zài bù tíng dì xī zhāng

The fish gills are constantly opening and closing.

大家翕然称赞他。

dà jiā xī rán chēng zàn tā

Everyone praised him in unison.

Similar Characters

翁 wēng

翅 chì

翊 yì

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Frequently Asked Questions about 翕

What does 翕 (xī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 翕 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 翕 and 翁?

What mistakes do learners make writing 翕?

What common words use 翕?

How to Write 翕 (xī)