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

Q: What does 葸 (xǐ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 葸 (xǐ) means "timid / afraid". with 12 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 葸 stroke by stroke?

葸 has 12 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 葸 and 荷?

葸 (xǐ) and 荷 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 葸?

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

Q: What common words use 葸?

Common words containing 葸 include: 畏葸 (wèi xǐ) — Timid / Fearful; 畏葸不前 (wèi xǐ bù qián) — To hesitate to move forward out of fear; 葸然 (xǐ rán) — timidly.

How to Write 葸

The character 葸 (xǐ) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

葸 is pronounced xǐ in Mandarin Chinese. It means timid / afraid.

Common Words with 葸

畏葸 wèi xǐ

Timid / Fearful

畏葸不前 wèi xǐ bù qián

To hesitate to move forward out of fear

葸然 xǐ rán

timidly

Example Sentences

他表现得很畏葸。

tā biǎo xiàn dé hěn wèi xǐ

He acted very timidly.

面对困难别畏葸不前。

miàn duì kùn nán bié wèi xǐ bù qián

Don't shrink back from difficulties.

他神色葸然。

tā shén sè xǐ rán

He looked timid and fearful.

Similar Characters

荷 hé

荸 bí

荻 dí

Practice Writing 葸 (xǐ)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 葸

What does 葸 (xǐ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 葸 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 葸 and 荷?

What mistakes do learners make writing 葸?

What common words use 葸?

How to Write 葸 (xǐ)