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

Q: What does 斜 (xié) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 斜 (xié) means "Slanting / Tilted". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 斗.

Q: How do you write 斜 stroke by stroke?

斜 has 11 strokes. The radical is 斗. 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 斜 and 料?

斜 (xié) and 料 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 斜?

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

Q: What common words use 斜?

Common words containing 斜 include: 斜坡 (xié pō) — Slope / Incline; 倾斜 (qīng xié) — to tilt; to slant; to slope; 斜边 (xié biān) — Hypotenuse / Slanted side.

How to Write 斜

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

斜 is pronounced xié in Mandarin Chinese. It means Slanting / Tilted.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 斜 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 斜

斜坡 xié pō

Slope / Incline

倾斜 qīng xié

to tilt; to slant; to slope

斜边 xié biān

Hypotenuse / Slanted side

Example Sentences

他在斜坡上走。

tā zài xié pō shàng zǒu

He is walking on the slope.

桌子有点倾斜。

zhuō zi yǒu diǎn qīng xié

The table is slightly tilted.

这条线是斜边。

zhè tiáo xiàn shì xié biān

This line is the hypotenuse.

Similar Characters

料 liào

斛 hú

斟 zhēn

Practice Writing 斜 (xié)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 斜

What does 斜 (xié) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 斜 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 斜 and 料?

What mistakes do learners make writing 斜?

What common words use 斜?

How to Write 斜 (xié)