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

Q: What does 邪 (xié) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 邪 (xié) means "Evil / Wicked". with 6 strokes and the radical 阝.

Q: How do you write 邪 stroke by stroke?

邪 has 6 strokes. The radical is 阝. 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 邪 and 邓?

邪 (xié) and 邓 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 邪?

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

Q: What common words use 邪?

Common words containing 邪 include: 邪恶 (xié è) — Evil / Wickedness; 邪气 (xié qì) — Evil influence / Malicious spirit; 歪门邪道 (wāi mén xié dào) — Dishonest ways; underhanded methods.

How to Write 邪

The character 邪 (xié) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 阝 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

邪 is pronounced xié in Mandarin Chinese. It means Evil / Wicked.

Common Words with 邪

邪恶 xié è

Evil / Wickedness

邪气 xié qì

Evil influence / Malicious spirit

歪门邪道 wāi mén xié dào

Dishonest ways; underhanded methods

Example Sentences

这是一个邪恶的人。

zhè shì yí gè xié è de rén

This is an evil person.

他身上有股邪气。

tā shēn shàng yǒu gǔ xié qì

He has a sinister air about him.

不要走歪门邪道。

bú yào zǒu wāi mén xié dào

Don't take the wrong path.

Similar Characters

邓 dèng

邗 hán

邘 yú

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Frequently Asked Questions about 邪

What does 邪 (xié) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 邪 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 邪 and 邓?

What mistakes do learners make writing 邪?

What common words use 邪?

How to Write 邪 (xié)