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

Q: What does 洗 (xǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 洗 (xǐ) means "To wash.". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 9 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 洗 stroke by stroke?

洗 has 9 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 洗 and 㳄?

洗 (xǐ) and 㳄 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 洗?

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

Q: What common words use 洗?

Common words containing 洗 include: 洗手 (xǐ shǒu) — To wash hands.; 洗澡 (xǐ zǎo) — To take a bath or shower.; 洗衣服 (xǐ yī fú) — Wash clothes / Do laundry.

How to Write 洗

The character 洗 (xǐ) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 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

洗 is pronounced xǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means To wash..

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

Common Words with 洗

洗手 xǐ shǒu

To wash hands.

洗澡 xǐ zǎo

To take a bath or shower.

洗衣服 xǐ yī fú

Wash clothes / Do laundry

Example Sentences

饭前要洗手。

fàn qián yào xǐ shǒu

Wash your hands before meals.

我每天晚上洗澡。

wǒ měi tiān wǎn shàng xǐ zǎo

I take a shower every evening.

妈妈在洗衣服。

mā mā zài xǐ yī fú

Mom is doing the laundry.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

汧 qiān

汨 mì

Practice Writing 洗 (xǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 洗

What does 洗 (xǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 洗 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 洗 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 洗?

What common words use 洗?

How to Write 洗 (xǐ)