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

Q: What does 膝 (xī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 膝 (xī) means "knee". with 15 strokes and the radical 月.

Q: How do you write 膝 stroke by stroke?

膝 has 15 strokes. The radical is 月. 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 膝 and 朦?

膝 (xī) and 朦 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 膝?

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

Q: What common words use 膝?

Common words containing 膝 include: 膝盖 (xī gài) — knee; kneecap; 护膝 (hù xī) — knee pad; 膝下 (xī xià) — at one's knees (referring to children).

How to Write 膝

The character 膝 (xī) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 月 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

膝 is pronounced xī in Mandarin Chinese. It means knee.

Common Words with 膝

膝盖 xī gài

knee; kneecap

护膝 hù xī

knee pad

膝下 xī xià

at one's knees (referring to children)

Example Sentences

我的膝盖很疼。

wǒ de xī gài hěn téng

My knee hurts a lot.

运动时要戴护膝。

yùn dòng shí yào dài hù xī

Wear knee pads when exercising.

他膝下有两个孩子。

tā xī xià yǒu liǎng gè hái zi

He has two children.

Similar Characters

朦 méng

腠 còu

腧 shù

Practice Writing 膝 (xī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 膝

What does 膝 (xī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 膝 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 膝 and 朦?

What mistakes do learners make writing 膝?

What common words use 膝?

How to Write 膝 (xī)