How to Write 席
The character 席 (xí) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 巾 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
席 is pronounced xí in Mandarin Chinese. It means Mat; seat; banquet..
As an HSK Level 4 character, 席 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 席
Example Sentences
他是学生会主席。
tā shì xué shēng huì zhǔ xí
He is the president of the student union.
剧场里还有席位。
jù chǎng lǐ hái yǒu xí wèi
There are still seats in the theater.
夏天睡凉席很舒服。
xià tiān shuì liáng xí hěn shū fú
Sleeping on a cooling mat in summer is very comfortable.
Practice Writing 席 (xí)
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