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

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

The Chinese character 掀 (xiān) means "to lift; to uncover". with 11 strokes and the radical 扌.

Q: How do you write 掀 stroke by stroke?

掀 has 11 strokes. The radical is 扌. 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 掀 and 拜?

掀 (xiān) and 拜 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 掀?

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

Q: What common words use 掀?

Common words containing 掀 include: 掀开 (xiān kāi) — to lift open; to uncover; 掀起 (xiān qǐ) — to set off (a wave or movement); to lift up; 掀翻 (xiān fān) — to overturn; to capsize.

How to Write 掀

The character 掀 (xiān) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 扌 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

掀 is pronounced xiān in Mandarin Chinese. It means to lift; to uncover.

Common Words with 掀

掀开 xiān kāi

to lift open; to uncover

掀起 xiān qǐ

to set off (a wave or movement); to lift up

掀翻 xiān fān

to overturn; to capsize

Example Sentences

掀开锅盖看看。

xiān kāi guō gài kàn kàn

Lift the pot lid and take a look.

大风掀起了浪花。

dà fēng xiān qǐ le làng huā

The strong wind whipped up the waves.

狂风掀翻了小船。

kuáng fēng xiān fān le xiǎo chuán

The strong wind capsized the small boat.

Similar Characters

拜 bài

括 kuò

拭 shì

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Frequently Asked Questions about 掀

What does 掀 (xiān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 掀 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 掀 and 拜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 掀?

What common words use 掀?

How to Write 掀 (xiān)