喜 (xǐ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 喜 (xǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 喜 (xǐ) means "happy / joy / to like". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 12 strokes and the radical 口.

Q: How do you write 喜 stroke by stroke?

喜 has 12 strokes. The radical is 口. 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 喜 and 㕡?

喜 (xǐ) and 㕡 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 喜?

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

Q: What common words use 喜?

Common words containing 喜 include: 喜欢 (xǐ huān) — To like; 喜悦 (xǐ yuè) — Joy; 喜剧 (xǐ jù) — Comedy.

How to Write 喜

The character 喜 (xǐ) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 口 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

喜 is pronounced xǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means happy / joy / to like.

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

Common Words with 喜

喜欢 xǐ huān

To like

喜悦 xǐ yuè

Joy

喜剧 xǐ jù

Comedy

Example Sentences

我喜欢学中文。

wǒ xǐ huān xué zhōng wén

I like learning Chinese.

脸上充满了喜悦。

liǎn shàng chōng mǎn le xǐ yuè

The face is full of joy.

我爱看喜剧片。

wǒ ài kàn xǐ jù piàn

I love watching comedies.

Similar Characters

㕡 hé

哥 gē

哦 é

Practice Writing 喜 (xǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 喜

What does 喜 (xǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 喜 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 喜 and 㕡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 喜?

What common words use 喜?

How to Write 喜 (xǐ)