偕 (xié) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 偕 (xié) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 偕 (xié) means "together; along with". with 11 strokes and the radical 亻.

Q: How do you write 偕 stroke by stroke?

偕 has 11 strokes. The radical is 亻. 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 偕 and 侮?

偕 (xié) and 侮 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 偕?

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

Q: What common words use 偕?

Common words containing 偕 include: 偕同 (xié tóng) — accompanied by; together with; 白头偕老 (bái tóu xié lǎo) — to grow old together; 偕行 (xié xíng) — to walk together; to travel together.

How to Write 偕

The character 偕 (xié) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亻 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

偕 is pronounced xié in Mandarin Chinese. It means together; along with.

Common Words with 偕

偕同 xié tóng

accompanied by; together with

白头偕老 bái tóu xié lǎo

to grow old together

偕行 xié xíng

to walk together; to travel together

Example Sentences

他偕同好友去旅游。

tā xié tóng hào yǒu qù lǚ yóu

He went traveling with his good friend.

祝你们白头偕老。

zhù nǐ men bái tóu xié lǎo

Wish you a long life together.

两人偕行在小路上。

liǎng rén xié xíng zài xiǎo lù shàng

The two are walking together on the path.

Similar Characters

侮 wǔ

侯 hóu

侵 qīn

Practice Writing 偕 (xié)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 偕

What does 偕 (xié) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 偕 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 偕 and 侮?

What mistakes do learners make writing 偕?

What common words use 偕?

How to Write 偕 (xié)