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

Q: What does 屑 (xiè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 屑 (xiè) means "Scraps; crumbs; bits.". with 10 strokes and the radical 尸.

Q: How do you write 屑 stroke by stroke?

屑 has 10 strokes. The radical is 尸. 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 屑 and 屄?

屑 (xiè) and 屄 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 屑?

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

Q: What common words use 屑?

Common words containing 屑 include: 纸屑 (zhǐ xiè) — paper scraps; waste paper; 不屑 (bù xiè) — disdain; to think something is not worth doing; 头皮屑 (tóu pí xiè) — dandruff.

How to Write 屑

The character 屑 (xiè) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 尸 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

屑 is pronounced xiè in Mandarin Chinese. It means Scraps; crumbs; bits..

Common Words with 屑

纸屑 zhǐ xiè

paper scraps; waste paper

不屑 bù xiè

disdain; to think something is not worth doing

头皮屑 tóu pí xiè

dandruff

Example Sentences

请不要乱扔纸屑。

qǐng bú yào luàn rēng zhǐ xiè

Please don't litter paper scraps.

他一脸不屑的样子。

tā yī liǎn bù xiè de yàng zi

He had a look of disdain on his face.

他有很多头皮屑。

tā yǒu hěn duō tóu pí xiè

He has a lot of dandruff.

Similar Characters

屄 bī

居 jū

屈 qū

Practice Writing 屑 (xiè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 屑

What does 屑 (xiè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 屑 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 屑 and 屄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 屑?

What common words use 屑?

How to Write 屑 (xiè)