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

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

The Chinese character 莶 (xiān) means "Siegesbeckia (a medicinal herb)". with 10 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 莶 stroke by stroke?

莶 has 10 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 莶 and 兹?

莶 (xiān) and 兹 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 莶?

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

Q: What common words use 莶?

Common words containing 莶 include: 豨莶 (xī xiān) — Siegesbeckia (medicinal herb); 莶草 (xiān cǎo) — Siegesbeckia herb; 莶药 (xiān yào) — Siegesbeckia medicine.

How to Write 莶

The character 莶 (xiān) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

莶 is pronounced xiān in Mandarin Chinese. It means Siegesbeckia (a medicinal herb).

Common Words with 莶

豨莶 xī xiān

Siegesbeckia (medicinal herb)

莶草 xiān cǎo

Siegesbeckia herb

莶药 xiān yào

Siegesbeckia medicine

Example Sentences

豨莶是一种草药。

xī xiān shì yī zhǒng cǎo yào

Siegesbeckia is a type of herbal medicine.

莶草生长在路边。

xiān cǎo shēng zhǎng zài lù biān

Siegesbeckia grows by the roadside.

莶药可以治病。

xiān yào kě yǐ zhì bìng

Siegesbeckia medicine can treat diseases.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

苑 yuàn

苒 rǎn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 莶

What does 莶 (xiān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 莶 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 莶 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 莶?

What common words use 莶?

How to Write 莶 (xiān)