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

Q: What does 硖 (xiá) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 硖 (xiá) means "Gorge". with 11 strokes and the radical 石.

Q: How do you write 硖 stroke by stroke?

硖 has 11 strokes. The radical is 石. 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 硖 and 砂?

硖 (xiá) and 砂 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 硖?

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

Q: What common words use 硖?

Common words containing 硖 include: 硖石 (xiá shí) — gorge rock; 硖口 (xiá kǒu) — gorge mouth; 硖江 (xiá jiāng) — gorge river.

How to Write 硖

The character 硖 (xiá) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 石 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

硖 is pronounced xiá in Mandarin Chinese. It means Gorge.

Common Words with 硖

硖石 xiá shí

gorge rock

硖口 xiá kǒu

gorge mouth

硖江 xiá jiāng

gorge river

Example Sentences

硖石是一个地名。

xiá shí shì yí gè dì míng

Xiashi is a place name.

船经过了硖口。

chuán jīng guò le xiá kǒu

The ship passed through the narrow gorge.

硖江的水很清。

xiá jiāng de shuǐ hěn qīng

The water in the gorge river is very clear.

Similar Characters

砂 shā

砉 huò

砌 qì

Practice Writing 硖 (xiá)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 硖

What does 硖 (xiá) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 硖 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 硖 and 砂?

What mistakes do learners make writing 硖?

What common words use 硖?

How to Write 硖 (xiá)