㳄 (xián) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 㳄 (xián) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 㳄 (xián) means "saliva". with 7 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 㳄 stroke by stroke?

㳄 has 7 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 㳄 and 氿?

㳄 (xián) and 氿 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 㳄?

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

Q: What common words use 㳄?

Common words containing 㳄 include: 流㳄 (liú xián) — drool; 㳄水 (xián shuǐ) — saliva; 垂㳄 (chuí xián) — to drool; to covet.

How to Write 㳄

The character 㳄 (xián) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 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

㳄 is pronounced xián in Mandarin Chinese. It means saliva.

Common Words with 㳄

流㳄 liú xián

drool

㳄水 xián shuǐ

saliva

垂㳄 chuí xián

to drool; to covet

Example Sentences

小狗在流㳄。

Xiǎogǒu zài liú xián.

The puppy is drooling.

他流了很多㳄水。

Tā liú le hěnduō xiánshuǐ.

He drooled a lot.

美食让人垂㳄。

Měishí ràng rén chuí xián.

Gourmet food makes one's mouth water.

Similar Characters

氿 guǐ

汀 tīng

汁 zhī

Practice Writing 㳄 (xián)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 㳄

What does 㳄 (xián) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 㳄 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 㳄 and 氿?

What mistakes do learners make writing 㳄?

What common words use 㳄?

How to Write 㳄 (xián)