习 (xí) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 习 (xí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 习 (xí) means "to practice; to study; habit". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 3 strokes and the radical 乙.

Q: How do you write 习 stroke by stroke?

习 has 3 strokes. The radical is 乙. 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 习 and 㐌?

习 (xí) and 㐌 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 习?

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

Q: What common words use 习?

Common words containing 习 include: 学习 (xué xí) — To study; to learn; 习惯 (xí guàn) — habit; to be used to; 练习 (liàn xí) — to practice, exercise.

How to Write 习

The character 习 (xí) is written with 3 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 乙 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

习 is pronounced xí in Mandarin Chinese. It means to practice; to study; habit.

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

Common Words with 习

学习 xué xí

To study; to learn

习惯 xí guàn

habit; to be used to

练习 liàn xí

to practice, exercise

Example Sentences

我每天在学校学习汉语。

wǒ měi tiān zài xué xiào xué xí hàn yǔ

I study Chinese at school every day.

我习惯早上六点起床。

wǒ xí guàn zǎo shàng liù diǎn qǐ chuáng

I'm used to getting up at six in the morning.

请多做一些语法练习。

qǐng duō zuò yī xiē yǔ fǎ liàn xí

Please do more grammar exercises.

Similar Characters

㐌 yí

乙 yǐ

乜 miē

Practice Writing 习 (xí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 习

What does 习 (xí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 习 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 习 and 㐌?

What mistakes do learners make writing 习?

What common words use 习?

How to Write 习 (xí)