How to Write 劦 (xié) — Meaning “cooperate; unite”

Imagine three strong friends locking arms in a circle—each one is a 力, and together they form a team that 'unites' to lift a heavy object. The three identical parts remind you that cooperation needs multiple people sharing their strength.

Write the top 力 first, then the middle 力, and finally the bottom 力—all three are the same size and should align neatly along a central vertical line. A common mistake is making the bottom 力 too wide or misaligning the horizontal strokes, which breaks the balanced stack.

劦 (xié) has three 力 (strength) and means 'unite' or 'cooperate,' while 劝 (quàn) has 力 on the left and 又 on the right, meaning 'to advise' or 'persuade.' 办 (bàn) has 力 on the left and two dots (丷) on the right, meaning 'to do' or 'handle.' The key visual difference is the number of 力 components: 劦 has three, the others have only one.

劦 is uncommon in everyday speech but appears in literary or formal expressions like 劦力 (join forces) and 劦心 (of one mind). It reflects the ancient Chinese value of collective effort and harmony, often used in idioms praising teamwork or unity in traditional texts.

Common words containing 劦 include: 劦力 (xié lì) — join forces; work together; 劦心 (xié xīn) — of one mind; work with one heart; 劦同 (xié tóng) — coordinate; collaborate.