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

Q: What does 虾 (xiā) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 虾 (xiā) means "Shrimp / Prawn". with 9 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 虾 stroke by stroke?

虾 has 9 strokes. The radical is 虫. 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 虾 and 虬?

虾 (xiā) and 虬 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 虾?

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

Q: What common words use 虾?

Common words containing 虾 include: 龙虾 (lóng xiā) — Lobster; 虾米 (xiā mǐ) — Small dried shrimp; 虾仁 (xiā rén) — Shelled shrimp.

How to Write 虾

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

虾 is pronounced xiā in Mandarin Chinese. It means Shrimp / Prawn.

Common Words with 虾

龙虾 lóng xiā

Lobster

虾米 xiā mǐ

Small dried shrimp

虾仁 xiā rén

Shelled shrimp

Example Sentences

龙虾很贵。

lóng xiā hěn guì

Lobsters are very expensive.

妈妈买了虾米。

mā mā mǎi le xiā mǐ

Mom bought dried small shrimps.

虾仁炒蛋很好吃。

xiā rén chǎo dàn hěn hǎo chī

Scrambled eggs with shrimp is delicious.

Similar Characters

虬 qiú

虮 jǐ

虰 dīng

Practice Writing 虾 (xiā)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 虾

What does 虾 (xiā) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 虾 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 虾 and 虬?

What mistakes do learners make writing 虾?

What common words use 虾?

How to Write 虾 (xiā)