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

Q: What does 瑕 (xiá) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 瑕 (xiá) means "Flaw or blemish in jade.". with 13 strokes and the radical 王.

Q: How do you write 瑕 stroke by stroke?

瑕 has 13 strokes. The radical is 王. 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 瑕 and 球?

瑕 (xiá) and 球 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 瑕?

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

Q: What common words use 瑕?

Common words containing 瑕 include: 瑕疵 (xiá cī) — Flaw; defect; imperfection.; 无瑕 (wú xiá) — Flawless / stainless; 瑕不掩瑜 (xiá bù yǎn yú) — The flaws do not obscure the virtues..

How to Write 瑕

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

瑕 is pronounced xiá in Mandarin Chinese. It means Flaw or blemish in jade..

Common Words with 瑕

瑕疵 xiá cī

Flaw; defect; imperfection.

无瑕 wú xiá

Flawless / stainless

瑕不掩瑜 xiá bù yǎn yú

The flaws do not obscure the virtues.

Example Sentences

这个杯子有瑕疵。

zhè ge bēi zi yǒu xiá cī

This cup has a flaw.

她的皮肤完美无瑕。

tā de pí fū wán měi wú xiá

Her skin is flawless.

这点小错瑕不掩瑜。

zhè diǎn xiǎo cuò xiá bù yǎn yú

This small mistake doesn't overshadow the overall merit.

Similar Characters

球 qiú

琅 láng

理 lǐ

Practice Writing 瑕 (xiá)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 瑕

What does 瑕 (xiá) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 瑕 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 瑕 and 球?

What mistakes do learners make writing 瑕?

What common words use 瑕?

How to Write 瑕 (xiá)