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

Q: What does 醯 (xī) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 醯 (xī) means "Vinegar (literary)". with 19 strokes and the radical 酉.

Q: How do you write 醯 stroke by stroke?

醯 has 19 strokes. The radical is 酉. 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 醯 and 醢?

醯 (xī) and 醢 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 醯?

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

Q: What common words use 醯?

Common words containing 醯 include: 醯醋 (xī cù) — Vinegar; 醯酱 (xī jiàng) — Vinegar and sauce; 醯鸡 (xī jī) — Fruit fly or vinegar fly.

How to Write 醯

The character 醯 (xī) is written with 19 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 酉 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

醯 is pronounced xī in Mandarin Chinese. It means Vinegar (literary).

Common Words with 醯

醯醋 xī cù

Vinegar

醯酱 xī jiàng

Vinegar and sauce

醯鸡 xī jī

Fruit fly or vinegar fly

Example Sentences

古人把醋称为醯醋。

gǔ rén bǎ cù chēng wéi xī cù

Ancient people referred to vinegar as 'Xicu'.

桌上摆着醯酱。

zhuō shàng bǎi zhe xī jiàng

Vinegar and sauces are placed on the table.

醯鸡是在醋里长的虫。

xī jī shì zài cù lǐ zhǎng de chóng

Vinegar flies are insects that grow in vinegar.

Similar Characters

醢 hǎi

醪 láo

醭 bú

Practice Writing 醯 (xī)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 醯

What does 醯 (xī) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 醯 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 醯 and 醢?

What mistakes do learners make writing 醯?

What common words use 醯?

How to Write 醯 (xī)