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

Q: What does 徙 (xǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 徙 (xǐ) means "To move; to migrate.". with 11 strokes and the radical 彳.

Q: How do you write 徙 stroke by stroke?

徙 has 11 strokes. The radical is 彳. 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 徙 and 待?

徙 (xǐ) and 待 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 徙?

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

Q: What common words use 徙?

Common words containing 徙 include: 迁徙 (qiān xǐ) — to migrate; to move; 徙居 (xǐ jū) — To move house; to change residence.; 迁徙路径 (qiān xǐ lù jìng) — migration path; migration route.

How to Write 徙

The character 徙 (xǐ) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 彳 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

徙 is pronounced xǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means To move; to migrate..

Common Words with 徙

迁徙 qiān xǐ

to migrate; to move

徙居 xǐ jū

To move house; to change residence.

迁徙路径 qiān xǐ lù jìng

migration path; migration route

Example Sentences

大雁往南迁徙。

dà yàn wǎng nán qiān xǐ

Wild geese migrate south.

他全家徙居海外。

tā quán jiā xǐ jū hǎi wài

His whole family moved abroad.

这是迁徙路径。

zhè shì qiān xǐ lù jìng

This is a migration path.

Similar Characters

待 dāi

徇 xùn

很 hěn

Practice Writing 徙 (xǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 徙

What does 徙 (xǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 徙 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 徙 and 待?

What mistakes do learners make writing 徙?

What common words use 徙?

How to Write 徙 (xǐ)