How to Write 匸
The character 匸 (xì) is written with 2 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 匸 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
匸 is pronounced xì in Mandarin Chinese. It means radical for 'to hide' or 'conceal'.
Common Words with 匸
匸部
xì bù
the '匸' radical
匸字
xì zì
the character '匸'
写匸
xiě xì
Write the radical '匸'
Example Sentences
匸是一个汉字部首。
xì shì yí gè hàn zì bù shǒu
匸 is a Chinese character radical.
这个字读作匸。
zhè ge zì dú zuò xì
This character is pronounced 'xì'.
老师教我们写匸字。
lǎo shī jiào wǒ men xiě xì zì
The teacher taught us how to write the character 'xi'.
Practice Writing 匸 (xì)
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