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

Q: What does 鞋 (xié) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 鞋 (xié) means "Shoes". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 15 strokes and the radical 革.

Q: How do you write 鞋 stroke by stroke?

鞋 has 15 strokes. The radical is 革. 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 鞋 and 靳?

鞋 (xié) and 靳 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 鞋?

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

Q: What common words use 鞋?

Common words containing 鞋 include: 运动鞋 (yùn dòng xié) — sneakers; sports shoes; 皮鞋 (pí xié) — leather shoes; 穿鞋 (chuān xié) — Put on shoes..

How to Write 鞋

The character 鞋 (xié) is written with 15 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 革 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

鞋 is pronounced xié in Mandarin Chinese. It means Shoes.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 鞋 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 鞋

运动鞋 yùn dòng xié

sneakers; sports shoes

皮鞋 pí xié

leather shoes

穿鞋 chuān xié

Put on shoes.

Example Sentences

我想买一双运动鞋。

wǒ xiǎng mǎi yī shuāng yùn dòng xié

I want to buy a pair of sneakers.

这双皮鞋很漂亮。

zhè shuāng pí xié hěn piào liàng

This pair of leather shoes is very beautiful.

出门前请一定要穿鞋，别光着脚在地上跑。

chū mén qián qǐng yí dìng yào chuān xié ， bié guāng zhe jiǎo zài dì shàng pǎo 。

Please make sure to wear shoes before going out; don't run on the ground barefoot.

Similar Characters

靳 jìn

靴 xuē

靶 bǎ

Practice Writing 鞋 (xié)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鞋

What does 鞋 (xié) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鞋 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鞋 and 靳?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鞋?

What common words use 鞋?

How to Write 鞋 (xié)