亵 (xiè) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 亵 (xiè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 亵 (xiè) means "disrespectful; lewd; undergarment (archaic)". with 12 strokes and the radical 亠.

Q: How do you write 亵 stroke by stroke?

亵 has 12 strokes. The radical is 亠. 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 亵 and 亳?

亵 (xiè) and 亳 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 亵?

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

Q: What common words use 亵?

Common words containing 亵 include: 亵渎 (xiè dú) — to blaspheme; to profane; to desecrate; 亵衣 (xiè yī) — undergarment; underwear (ancient term); 亵慢 (xiè màn) — disrespectful; slighting.

How to Write 亵

The character 亵 (xiè) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 亠 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

亵 is pronounced xiè in Mandarin Chinese. It means disrespectful; lewd; undergarment (archaic).

Common Words with 亵

亵渎 xiè dú

to blaspheme; to profane; to desecrate

亵衣 xiè yī

undergarment; underwear (ancient term)

亵慢 xiè màn

disrespectful; slighting

Example Sentences

我们不能亵渎神灵。

wǒ men bù néng xiè dú shén líng

We must not blaspheme the gods.

这是古代的一种内衣。

zhè shì gǔ dài de yī zhǒng nèi yī

This is a type of ancient underwear.

这种态度非常亵慢。

zhè zhǒng tài dù fēi cháng xiè màn

This attitude is very disrespectful and insolent.

Similar Characters

亳 bó

亶 dǎn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 亵

What does 亵 (xiè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 亵 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 亵 and 亳?

What mistakes do learners make writing 亵?

What common words use 亵?

How to Write 亵 (xiè)