煆 (xiā) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 煆 (xiā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 煆 (xiā) means "to glow or forge". with 13 strokes and the radical 火.

Q: How do you write 煆 stroke by stroke?

煆 has 13 strokes. The radical is 火. 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 煆 and 烯?

煆 (xiā) and 烯 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 煆?

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

Q: What common words use 煆?

Common words containing 煆 include: 煆燥 (xiā zào) — dry and hot; 煆炼 (xiā liàn) — to forge or temper; 煆红 (xiā hóng) — red-hot.

How to Write 煆

The character 煆 (xiā) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 火 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

煆 is pronounced xiā in Mandarin Chinese. It means to glow or forge.

Common Words with 煆

煆燥 xiā zào

dry and hot

煆炼 xiā liàn

to forge or temper

煆红 xiā hóng

red-hot

Example Sentences

夏天的天气很煆燥。

xià tiān de tiān qì hěn xiā zào

The summer weather is very dry and hot.

金属需要高温煆炼。

jīn shǔ xū yào gāo wēn xiā liàn

Metals require high-temperature forging.

炭火被烧得煆红。

tàn huǒ bèi shāo dé xiā hóng

The charcoal fire was burning glowing red.

Similar Characters

烯 xī

烷 wán

烽 fēng

Practice Writing 煆 (xiā)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 煆

What does 煆 (xiā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 煆 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 煆 and 烯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 煆?

What common words use 煆?

How to Write 煆 (xiā)