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

Q: What does 檄 (xí) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 檄 (xí) means "official call to arms". with 17 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 檄 stroke by stroke?

檄 has 17 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 檄 and 槭?

檄 (xí) and 槭 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 檄?

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

Q: What common words use 檄?

Common words containing 檄 include: 檄文 (xí wén) — official call to arms; manifesto; 传檄 (chuán xí) — To issue an official call to arms or a proclamation.; 讨檄 (tǎo xí) — To issue a call to arms.

How to Write 檄

The character 檄 (xí) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

檄 is pronounced xí in Mandarin Chinese. It means official call to arms.

Common Words with 檄

檄文 xí wén

official call to arms; manifesto

传檄 chuán xí

To issue an official call to arms or a proclamation.

讨檄 tǎo xí

To issue a call to arms

Example Sentences

他写了一篇檄文。

tā xiě le yī piān xí wén

He wrote a call to arms.

传檄天下。

chuán xí tiān xià

To issue a proclamation to the whole world.

讨檄敌军。

tǎo xí dí jūn

Issue a call to arms against the enemy troops.

Similar Characters

槭 qī

槲 hú

槺 kāng

Practice Writing 檄 (xí)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 檄

What does 檄 (xí) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 檄 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 檄 and 槭?

What mistakes do learners make writing 檄?

What common words use 檄?

How to Write 檄 (xí)