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

Q: What does 辖 (xiá) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 辖 (xiá) means "To govern; to administer; linchpin.". with 14 strokes and the radical 车.

Q: How do you write 辖 stroke by stroke?

辖 has 14 strokes. The radical is 车. 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 辖 and 毂?

辖 (xiá) and 毂 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 辖?

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

Q: What common words use 辖?

Common words containing 辖 include: 管辖 (guǎn xiá) — jurisdiction / to have jurisdiction over; 直辖市 (zhí xiá shì) — municipality directly under the central government; 辖区 (xiá qū) — Jurisdiction; administrative area..

How to Write 辖

The character 辖 (xiá) is written with 14 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 车 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

辖 is pronounced xiá in Mandarin Chinese. It means To govern; to administer; linchpin..

Common Words with 辖

管辖 guǎn xiá

jurisdiction / to have jurisdiction over

直辖市 zhí xiá shì

municipality directly under the central government

辖区 xiá qū

Jurisdiction; administrative area.

Example Sentences

警察管辖这个地区。

jǐng chá guǎn xiá zhè ge dì qū

The police have jurisdiction over this area.

上海是一个直辖市。

shàng hǎi shì yí gè zhí xiá shì

Shanghai is a municipality directly under the central government.

这是我的辖区。

zhè shì wǒ de xiá qū

This is my jurisdiction.

Similar Characters

毂 gǔ

舆 yú

輂 jú

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Frequently Asked Questions about 辖

What does 辖 (xiá) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 辖 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 辖 and 毂?

What mistakes do learners make writing 辖?

What common words use 辖?

How to Write 辖 (xiá)