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

Q: What does 懈 (xiè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 懈 (xiè) means "lax". with 16 strokes and the radical 忄.

Q: How do you write 懈 stroke by stroke?

懈 has 16 strokes. The radical is 忄. 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 懈 and 慢?

懈 (xiè) and 慢 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 懈?

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

Q: What common words use 懈?

Common words containing 懈 include: 松懈 (sōng xiè) — slack; lax; to relax one's efforts; 懈怠 (xiè dài) — sluggish; 不懈 (bù xiè) — untiring; relentless; persistent.

How to Write 懈

The character 懈 (xiè) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 忄 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

懈 is pronounced xiè in Mandarin Chinese. It means lax.

Common Words with 懈

松懈 sōng xiè

slack; lax; to relax one's efforts

懈怠 xiè dài

sluggish

不懈 bù xiè

untiring; relentless; persistent

Example Sentences

学习不能松懈。

xué xí bù néng sōng xiè

One must not slack off in their studies.

工作不可懈怠。

gōng zuò bù kě xiè dài

One must not be slack in their work.

坚持不懈地努力。

jiān chí bù xiè dì nǔ lì

Make unremitting efforts.

Similar Characters

慢 màn

慴 shè

慵 yōng

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Frequently Asked Questions about 懈

What does 懈 (xiè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 懈 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 懈 and 慢?

What mistakes do learners make writing 懈?

What common words use 懈?

How to Write 懈 (xiè)