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

Q: What does 谐 (xié) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 谐 (xié) means "harmonious or humorous". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 讠.

Q: How do you write 谐 stroke by stroke?

谐 has 11 strokes. The radical is 讠. 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 谐 and 诫?

谐 (xié) and 诫 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 谐?

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

Q: What common words use 谐?

Common words containing 谐 include: 和谐 (hé xié) — harmonious; 谐音 (xié yīn) — homophone; 诙谐 (huī xié) — Humorous; jocular.

How to Write 谐

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

谐 is pronounced xié in Mandarin Chinese. It means harmonious or humorous.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 谐 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 谐

和谐 hé xié

harmonious

谐音 xié yīn

homophone

诙谐 huī xié

Humorous; jocular

Example Sentences

我们的社会很和谐。

wǒ men de shè huì hěn hé xié

Our society is very harmonious.

这个字有谐音。

zhè ge zì yǒu xié yīn

This character has a homophone.

他的话非常诙谐。

tā de huà fēi cháng huī xié

His words were very humorous.

Similar Characters

诫 jiè

诬 wū

语 yǔ

Practice Writing 谐 (xié)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 谐

What does 谐 (xié) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 谐 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 谐 and 诫?

What mistakes do learners make writing 谐?

What common words use 谐?

How to Write 谐 (xié)