How to Write 匣
The character 匣 (xiá) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 匚 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
匣 is pronounced xiá in Mandarin Chinese. It means Small box / Case.
Common Words with 匣
匣子
xiá zi
small box; casket
木匣
mù xiá
wooden box
话匣子
huà xiá zi
chatterbox; radio
Example Sentences
匣子里有首饰。
xiá zi lǐ yǒu shǒu shì
There is jewelry in the box.
这是一个木匣。
zhè shì yí gè mù xiá
This is a wooden box.
他打开了话匣子。
tā dǎ kāi le huà xiá zi
He started talking non-stop.
Practice Writing 匣 (xiá)
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