How to Write 歇
The character 歇 (xiē) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 欠 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
歇 is pronounced xiē in Mandarin Chinese. It means to rest; to stop.
As an HSK Level 5 character, 歇 is an intermediate-level character.
Common Words with 歇
歇息
xiē xī
to rest; to go to sleep
歇会儿
xiē huì er
to take a short break
间歇
jiàn xiē
intermittent / interval
Example Sentences
我们坐下歇息吧。
wǒ men zuò xià xiē xī ba
Let's sit down and rest.
累了就歇会儿。
lèi le jiù xiē huì er
If you're tired, rest for a while.
雨有间歇地下着。
yǔ yǒu jiàn xiē dì xià zhe
The rain is falling intermittently.
Practice Writing 歇 (xiē)
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