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

Q: What does 陜 (xiá) mean in Chinese?

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

Q: How do you write 陜 stroke by stroke?

陜 has 9 strokes. The radical is 阝. 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 陜 and 邮?

陜 (xiá) and 邮 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 陜?

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

Q: What common words use 陜?

Common words containing 陜 include: 陜隘 (xiá ài) — narrow and confined; 陜窄 (xiá zhǎi) — narrow and cramped; 陜路 (xiá lù) — narrow road.

How to Write 陜

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

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

Common Words with 陜

陜隘 xiá ài

narrow and confined

陜窄 xiá zhǎi

narrow and cramped

陜路 xiá lù

narrow road

Example Sentences

这个地方很陜隘。

zhè ge dì fāng hěn xiá ài

This place is very narrow.

路面非常陜窄。

lù miàn fēi cháng xiá zhǎi

The road surface is very narrow.

陜路相逢勇者胜。

xiá lù xiāng féng yǒng zhě shèng

When two rivals meet on a narrow path, the brave one wins.

Similar Characters

邮 yóu

邯 hán

邰 tái

Practice Writing 陜 (xiá)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 陜

What does 陜 (xiá) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 陜 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 陜 and 邮?

What mistakes do learners make writing 陜?

What common words use 陜?

How to Write 陜 (xiá)