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

Q: What does 缬 (xié) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 缬 (xié) means "Patterned silk; tie-dyeing; knot". with 15 strokes and the radical 纟.

Q: How do you write 缬 stroke by stroke?

缬 has 15 strokes. The radical is 纟. 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 缬 and 缙?

缬 (xié) and 缙 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 缬?

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

Q: What common words use 缬?

Common words containing 缬 include: 缬草 (xié cǎo) — Valerian (herb); 染缬 (rǎn xié) — Tie-dyeing or patterned dyeing.; 结缬 (jié xié) — Tie-dyeing..

How to Write 缬

The character 缬 (xié) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 纟 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

缬 is pronounced xié in Mandarin Chinese. It means Patterned silk; tie-dyeing; knot.

Common Words with 缬

缬草 xié cǎo

Valerian (herb)

染缬 rǎn xié

Tie-dyeing or patterned dyeing.

结缬 jié xié

Tie-dyeing.

Example Sentences

缬草可以入药。

xié cǎo kě yǐ rù yào

Valerian can be used as medicine.

这种染缬很漂亮。

zhè zhǒng rǎn xié hěn piào liàng

This tie-dyeing is very beautiful.

结缬是一种艺术。

jié xié shì yī zhǒng yì shù

Tie-dyeing is a form of art.

Similar Characters

缙 jìn

缚 fù

缛 rù

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Frequently Asked Questions about 缬

What does 缬 (xié) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 缬 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 缬 and 缙?

What mistakes do learners make writing 缬?

What common words use 缬?

How to Write 缬 (xié)