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

Q: What does 狭 (xiá) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 狭 (xiá) means "narrow". with 9 strokes and the radical 犭.

Q: How do you write 狭 stroke by stroke?

狭 has 9 strokes. The radical is 犭. 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 狭 and 状?

狭 (xiá) and 状 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 狭?

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

Q: What common words use 狭?

Common words containing 狭 include: 狭窄 (xiá zhǎi) — narrow / cramped; 狭小 (xiá xiǎo) — narrow and small; 狭义 (xiá yì) — narrow sense.

How to Write 狭

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

狭 is pronounced xiá in Mandarin Chinese. It means narrow.

Common Words with 狭

狭窄 xiá zhǎi

narrow / cramped

狭小 xiá xiǎo

narrow and small

狭义 xiá yì

narrow sense

Example Sentences

这条路非常狭窄。

zhè tiáo lù fēi cháng xiá zhǎi

This road is extremely narrow.

房间太狭小了。

fáng jiān tài xiá xiǎo le

The room is too small.

这是狭义上的理解。

zhè shì xiá yì shàng de lǐ jiě

This is an understanding in a narrow sense.

Similar Characters

状 zhuàng

犹 yóu

犾 yín

Practice Writing 狭 (xiá)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 狭

What does 狭 (xiá) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 狭 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 狭 and 状?

What mistakes do learners make writing 狭?

What common words use 狭?

How to Write 狭 (xiá)