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

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

The Chinese character 娴 (xián) means "skilled; elegant; refined". with 10 strokes and the radical 女.

Q: How do you write 娴 stroke by stroke?

娴 has 10 strokes. The radical is 女. 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 娴 and 妮?

娴 (xián) and 妮 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 娴?

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

Q: What common words use 娴?

Common words containing 娴 include: 娴熟 (xián shú) — skilled; proficient; adept; 娴静 (xián jìng) — gentle and quiet; demure; 娴雅 (xián yǎ) — refined; elegant; polished.

How to Write 娴

The character 娴 (xián) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 女 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

娴 is pronounced xián in Mandarin Chinese. It means skilled; elegant; refined.

Common Words with 娴

娴熟 xián shú

skilled; proficient; adept

娴静 xián jìng

gentle and quiet; demure

娴雅 xián yǎ

refined; elegant; polished

Example Sentences

他的开车技术很娴熟。

tā de kāi chē jì shù hěn xián shú

His driving skills are very proficient.

她是一个娴静的女孩。

tā shì yí gè xián jìng de nǚ hái

She is a quiet and gentle girl.

她的举止非常娴雅。

tā de jǔ zhǐ fēi cháng xián yǎ

Her manner is very refined and elegant.

Similar Characters

妮 nī

妯 zhóu

妲 dá

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Frequently Asked Questions about 娴

What does 娴 (xián) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 娴 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 娴 and 妮?

What mistakes do learners make writing 娴?

What common words use 娴?

How to Write 娴 (xián)