峡 (xiá) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 峡 (xiá) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 峡 (xiá) means "Gorge / Canyon / Strait". with 9 strokes and the radical 山.

Q: How do you write 峡 stroke by stroke?

峡 has 9 strokes. The radical is 山. 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 峡 and 岈?

峡 (xiá) and 岈 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 峡?

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

Q: What common words use 峡?

Common words containing 峡 include: 峡谷 (xiá gǔ) — Canyon / Gorge; 海峡 (hǎi xiá) — Strait / Channel; 三峡 (sān xiá) — the Three Gorges.

How to Write 峡

The character 峡 (xiá) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 山 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

峡 is pronounced xiá in Mandarin Chinese. It means Gorge / Canyon / Strait.

Common Words with 峡

峡谷 xiá gǔ

Canyon / Gorge

海峡 hǎi xiá

Strait / Channel

三峡 sān xiá

the Three Gorges

Example Sentences

这个峡谷很深。

zhè ge xiá gǔ hěn shēn

This canyon is very deep.

船通过了海峡。

chuán tōng guò le hǎi xiá

The ship passed through the strait.

长江三峡很美。

cháng jiāng sān xiá hěn měi

The Three Gorges of the Yangtze River are beautiful.

Similar Characters

岈 yá

岍 qiān

岐 qí

Practice Writing 峡 (xiá)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 峡

What does 峡 (xiá) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 峡 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 峡 and 岈?

What mistakes do learners make writing 峡?

What common words use 峡?

How to Write 峡 (xiá)