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

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

The Chinese character 籼 (xiān) means "Indica rice (long-grain rice)". with 9 strokes and the radical 米.

Q: How do you write 籼 stroke by stroke?

籼 has 9 strokes. The radical is 米. 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 籼 and 籽?

籼 (xiān) and 籽 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 籼?

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

Q: What common words use 籼?

Common words containing 籼 include: 籼米 (xiān mǐ) — Indica rice (the grain); 籼稻 (xiān dào) — Indica rice (the plant); 长籼 (zhǎng xiān) — Long-grain indica rice.

How to Write 籼

The character 籼 (xiān) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 米 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

籼 is pronounced xiān in Mandarin Chinese. It means Indica rice (long-grain rice).

Common Words with 籼

籼米 xiān mǐ

Indica rice (the grain)

籼稻 xiān dào

Indica rice (the plant)

长籼 zhǎng xiān

Long-grain indica rice

Example Sentences

这种籼米吃起来很香。

zhè zhǒng xiān mǐ chī qǐ lái hěn xiāng

This indica rice tastes very fragrant.

南方农民喜欢种籼稻。

nán fāng nóng mín xǐ huān zhǒng xiān dào

Southern farmers like to grow indica rice.

长籼米的形状比较细长。

zhǎng xiān mǐ de xíng zhuàng bǐ jiào xì cháng

Long-grain indica rice is relatively slender in shape.

Similar Characters

籽 zǐ

粉 fěn

粑 bā

Practice Writing 籼 (xiān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 籼

What does 籼 (xiān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 籼 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 籼 and 籽?

What mistakes do learners make writing 籼?

What common words use 籼?

How to Write 籼 (xiān)