禊 (xì) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 禊 (xì) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 禊 (xì) means "Purification ceremony (usually by a river).". with 13 strokes and the radical 礻.

Q: How do you write 禊 stroke by stroke?

禊 has 13 strokes. The radical is 礻. 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 禊 and 祷?

禊 (xì) and 祷 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 禊?

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

Q: What common words use 禊?

Common words containing 禊 include: 修禊 (xiū xì) — ancient purification ritual; 禊帖 (xì tiē) — Calligraphy for the purification festival.; 禊事 (xì shì) — Purification rituals..

How to Write 禊

The character 禊 (xì) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 礻 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

禊 is pronounced xì in Mandarin Chinese. It means Purification ceremony (usually by a river)..

Common Words with 禊

修禊 xiū xì

ancient purification ritual

禊帖 xì tiē

Calligraphy for the purification festival.

禊事 xì shì

Purification rituals.

Example Sentences

古人常在春天修禊。

gǔ rén cháng zài chūn tiān xiū xì

Ancient people often performed purification rituals in the spring.

《兰亭序》也叫禊帖。

lán tíng xù yě jiào xì tiē

'Lanting Xu' (Preface to the Orchid Pavilion) is also called 'Xitie'.

这里的禊事很有名。

zhè lǐ de xì shì hěn yǒu míng

The purification rituals here are very famous.

Similar Characters

祷 dǎo

祸 huò

祺 qí

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Frequently Asked Questions about 禊

What does 禊 (xì) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 禊 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 禊 and 祷?

What mistakes do learners make writing 禊?

What common words use 禊?

How to Write 禊 (xì)