罅 (xià) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 罅 (xià) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 罅 (xià) means "crack / rift". with 17 strokes and the radical 缶.

Q: How do you write 罅 stroke by stroke?

罅 has 17 strokes. The radical is 缶. 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 罅 and 罄?

罅 (xià) and 罄 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 罅?

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

Q: What common words use 罅?

Common words containing 罅 include: 罅隙 (xià xì) — crack / gap; 罅漏 (xià lòu) — loophole / omission; 裂罅 (liè xià) — Fissure; crack; gap.

How to Write 罅

The character 罅 (xià) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 缶 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

罅 is pronounced xià in Mandarin Chinese. It means crack / rift.

Common Words with 罅

罅隙 xià xì

crack / gap

罅漏 xià lòu

loophole / omission

裂罅 liè xià

Fissure; crack; gap

Example Sentences

墙上有一道罅隙。

qiáng shàng yǒu yī dào xià xì

There is a gap in the wall.

这个计划有罅漏。

zhè ge jì huà yǒu xià lòu

This plan has omissions.

地面出现了裂罅。

dì miàn chū xiàn le liè xià

Cracks appeared on the ground.

Similar Characters

罄 qìng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 罅

What does 罅 (xià) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 罅 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 罅 and 罄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 罅?

What common words use 罅?

How to Write 罅 (xià)