仙 (xiān) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 仙 (xiān) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 仙 (xiān) means "Immortal; fairy". with 5 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 仙 stroke by stroke?

仙 has 5 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 仙 and 亿?

仙 (xiān) and 亿 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 仙?

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

Q: What common words use 仙?

Common words containing 仙 include: 神仙 (shén xiān) — Immortal; celestial being; 仙人掌 (xiān rén zhǎng) — Cactus; 仙女 (xiān nǚ) — Fairy; celestial maiden.

How to Write 仙

The character 仙 (xiān) is written with 5 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 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

仙 is pronounced xiān in Mandarin Chinese. It means Immortal; fairy.

Common Words with 仙

神仙 shén xiān

Immortal; celestial being

仙人掌 xiān rén zhǎng

Cactus

仙女 xiān nǚ

Fairy; celestial maiden

Example Sentences

传说山上有神仙。

chuán shuō shān shàng yǒu shén xiān

Legend says there are immortals living on the mountain.

阳台上有一盆仙人掌。

yáng tái shàng yǒu yī pén xiān rén zhǎng

There is a pot of cactus on the balcony.

她长得像仙女一样。

tā zhǎng dé xiàng xiān nǚ yī yàng

She looks like a fairy.

Similar Characters

亿 yì

什 shén

仁 rén

Practice Writing 仙 (xiān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 仙

What does 仙 (xiān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 仙 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 仙 and 亿?

What mistakes do learners make writing 仙?

What common words use 仙?

How to Write 仙 (xiān)