猲 (xiē) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 猲 (xiē) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 猲 (xiē) means "short-haired dog (archaic)". with 12 strokes and the radical 犭.

Q: How do you write 猲 stroke by stroke?

猲 has 12 strokes. The radical is 犭. 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 猲 and 狳?

猲 (xiē) and 狳 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 猲?

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

Q: What common words use 猲?

Common words containing 猲 include: 猲猲 (xiē xiē) — the sound of a dog barking; 猲狙 (xiē jū) — a mythical wolf-like beast; 恐猲 (kǒng xiē) — To threaten; to intimidate.

How to Write 猲

The character 猲 (xiē) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 犭 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

猲 is pronounced xiē in Mandarin Chinese. It means short-haired dog (archaic).

Common Words with 猲

猲猲 xiē xiē

the sound of a dog barking

猲狙 xiē jū

a mythical wolf-like beast

恐猲 kǒng xiē

To threaten; to intimidate

Example Sentences

这种动物叫猲猲。

zhè zhǒng dòng wù jiào xiē xiē

This animal is called a short-haired dog.

古书里提到了猲狙。

gǔ shū lǐ tí dào le xiē jū

Ancient books mentioned the Heju (a mythical beast).

他在恐猲别人。

tā zài kǒng xiē bié rén

He is intimidating others.

Similar Characters

狳 yú

狴 bì

狷 juàn

Practice Writing 猲 (xiē)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 猲

What does 猲 (xiē) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 猲 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 猲 and 狳?

What mistakes do learners make writing 猲?

What common words use 猲?

How to Write 猲 (xiē)