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

Q: What does 郗 (xī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 郗 (xī) means "Xi (a surname)". with 9 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 郗 stroke by stroke?

郗 has 9 strokes. The radical is 阝. 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 郗 and 邮?

郗 (xī) and 邮 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 郗?

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

Q: What common words use 郗?

Common words containing 郗 include: 郗先生 (xī xiān shēng) — Mr. Xi; 郗老师 (xī lǎo shī) — Teacher Xi; 姓郗 (xìng xī) — Surname Xi.

How to Write 郗

The character 郗 (xī) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 阝 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

郗 is pronounced xī in Mandarin Chinese. It means Xi (a surname).

Common Words with 郗

郗先生 xī xiān shēng

Mr. Xi

郗老师 xī lǎo shī

Teacher Xi

姓郗 xìng xī

Surname Xi

Example Sentences

郗先生在办公室。

xī xiān shēng zài bàn gōng shì

Mr. Xi is in the office.

郗老师教我们中文。

xī lǎo shī jiào wǒ men zhōng wén

Teacher Xi teaches us Chinese.

我的好朋友姓郗。

wǒ de hǎo péng yǒu xìng xī

My best friend's surname is Xi.

Similar Characters

邮 yóu

邯 hán

邰 tái

Practice Writing 郗 (xī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 郗

What does 郗 (xī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 郗 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 郗 and 邮?

What mistakes do learners make writing 郗?

What common words use 郗?

How to Write 郗 (xī)