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

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

The Chinese character 痫 (xián) means "epilepsy". with 12 strokes and the radical 疒.

Q: How do you write 痫 stroke by stroke?

痫 has 12 strokes. The radical is 疒. 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 痫 and 疰?

痫 (xián) and 疰 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 痫?

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

Q: What common words use 痫?

Common words containing 痫 include: 癫痫 (diān xián) — epilepsy; 痫症 (xián zhèng) — epilepsy; seizure disorder; 痫病 (xián bìng) — epilepsy.

How to Write 痫

The character 痫 (xián) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 疒 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

痫 is pronounced xián in Mandarin Chinese. It means epilepsy.

Common Words with 痫

癫痫 diān xián

epilepsy

痫症 xián zhèng

epilepsy; seizure disorder

痫病 xián bìng

epilepsy

Example Sentences

癫痫是一种脑部疾病。

diān xián shì yī zhǒng nǎo bù jí bìng

Epilepsy is a brain disorder.

他患有严重的痫症。

tā huàn yǒu yán zhòng de xián zhèng

He suffers from severe epilepsy.

这种痫病可以预防。

zhè zhǒng xián bìng kě yǐ yù fáng

This type of epilepsy can be prevented.

Similar Characters

疰 zhù

疱 pào

疲 pí

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Frequently Asked Questions about 痫

What does 痫 (xián) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 痫 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 痫 and 疰?

What mistakes do learners make writing 痫?

What common words use 痫?

How to Write 痫 (xián)