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

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

The Chinese character 暹 (xiān) means "sunrise; Siam (old name for Thailand)". with 15 strokes and the radical 日.

Q: How do you write 暹 stroke by stroke?

暹 has 15 strokes. The radical is 日. 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 暹 and 㬎?

暹 (xiān) and 㬎 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 暹?

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

Q: What common words use 暹?

Common words containing 暹 include: 暹罗猫 (xiān luó māo) — Siamese cat; 暹罗湾 (xiān luó wān) — Gulf of Thailand; Gulf of Siam; 暹罗人 (xiān luó rén) — Siamese; Thai people.

How to Write 暹

The character 暹 (xiān) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 日 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

暹 is pronounced xiān in Mandarin Chinese. It means sunrise; Siam (old name for Thailand).

Common Words with 暹

暹罗猫 xiān luó māo

Siamese cat

暹罗湾 xiān luó wān

Gulf of Thailand; Gulf of Siam

暹罗人 xiān luó rén

Siamese; Thai people

Example Sentences

这只暹罗猫很可爱。

zhè zhǐ xiān luó māo hěn kě ài

This Siamese cat is very cute.

他在暹罗湾游泳。

tā zài xiān luó wān yóu yǒng

He is swimming in the Gulf of Thailand.

暹罗人喜欢吃辣。

xiān luó rén xǐ huān chī là

Siamese people like to eat spicy food.

Similar Characters

㬎 xiǎn

暄 xuān

暆 yí

Practice Writing 暹 (xiān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 暹

What does 暹 (xiān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 暹 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 暹 and 㬎?

What mistakes do learners make writing 暹?

What common words use 暹?

How to Write 暹 (xiān)