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

Q: What does 西 (xī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 西 (xī) means "west". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 6 strokes and the radical 西.

Q: How do you write 西 stroke by stroke?

西 has 6 strokes. The radical is 西. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What is the radical of 西?

The radical of 西 is 西. The radical often gives a clue about the character's meaning category.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 西?

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

Q: What common words use 西?

Common words containing 西 include: 东西 (dōng xī) — Thing / Stuff; 西边 (xī biān) — West / To the west; 西瓜 (xī guā) — Watermelon.

How to Write 西

The character 西 (xī) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 西 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

西 is pronounced xī in Mandarin Chinese. It means west.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 西 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 西

东西 dōng xī

Thing / Stuff

西边 xī biān

West / To the west

西瓜 xī guā

Watermelon

Example Sentences

你想买什么东西？

nǐ xiǎng mǎi shén me dōng xī

What do you want to buy?

学校在医院的西边。

xué xiào zài yī yuàn de xī biān

The school is to the west of the hospital.

夏天吃西瓜很舒服。

xià tiān chī xī guā hěn shū fú

Eating watermelon in summer is very refreshing.

Practice Writing 西 (xī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 西

What does 西 (xī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 西 stroke by stroke?

What is the radical of 西?

What mistakes do learners make writing 西?

What common words use 西?

How to Write 西 (xī)