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

Q: What does 黠 (xiá) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 黠 (xiá) means "Shrewd; crafty; cunning". with 18 strokes and the radical 黑.

Q: How do you write 黠 stroke by stroke?

黠 has 18 strokes. The radical is 黑. 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 黠 and 黔?

黠 (xiá) and 黔 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 黠?

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

Q: What common words use 黠?

Common words containing 黠 include: 狡黠 (jiǎo xiá) — sly; 聪黠 (cōng xiá) — clever and crafty; 黠慧 (xiá huì) — Shrewd and clever.

How to Write 黠

The character 黠 (xiá) is written with 18 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 黑 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

黠 is pronounced xiá in Mandarin Chinese. It means Shrewd; crafty; cunning.

Common Words with 黠

狡黠 jiǎo xiá

sly

聪黠 cōng xiá

clever and crafty

黠慧 xiá huì

Shrewd and clever

Example Sentences

他的眼神很狡黠。

tā de yǎn shén hěn jiǎo xiá

His gaze is very cunning.

这个孩子很聪黠。

zhè ge hái zi hěn cōng xiá

This child is very clever and shrewd.

她是一个黠慧的女孩。

tā shì yí gè xiá huì de nǚ hái

She is a clever and quick-witted girl.

Similar Characters

黔 qián

默 mò

黛 dài

Practice Writing 黠 (xiá)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 黠

What does 黠 (xiá) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 黠 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 黠 and 黔?

What mistakes do learners make writing 黠?

What common words use 黠?

How to Write 黠 (xiá)