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

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

The Chinese character 锨 (xiān) means "Shovel / Spade". with 13 strokes and the radical 钅.

Q: How do you write 锨 stroke by stroke?

锨 has 13 strokes. The radical is 钅. 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 锨 and 铐?

锨 (xiān) and 铐 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 锨?

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

Q: What common words use 锨?

Common words containing 锨 include: 铁锨 (tiě xiān) — iron shovel; 锨头 (xiān tóu) — Shovel head; 木锨 (mù xiān) — Wooden shovel.

How to Write 锨

The character 锨 (xiān) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 钅 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

锨 is pronounced xiān in Mandarin Chinese. It means Shovel / Spade.

Common Words with 锨

铁锨 tiě xiān

iron shovel

锨头 xiān tóu

Shovel head

木锨 mù xiān

Wooden shovel

Example Sentences

他拿着一把铁锨。

tā ná zhe yī bǎ tiě xiān

He was holding an iron shovel.

锨头坏了。

xiān tóu huài le

The shovel head is broken.

农民在用木锨。

nóng mín zài yòng mù xiān

Farmers are using a wooden shovel.

Similar Characters

铐 kào

铑 lǎo

铒 ěr

Practice Writing 锨 (xiān)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 锨

What does 锨 (xiān) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 锨 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 锨 and 铐?

What mistakes do learners make writing 锨?

What common words use 锨?

How to Write 锨 (xiān)