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

Q: What does 械 (xiè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 械 (xiè) means "tool; weapon; mechanism". It is an HSK Level 6 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 械 stroke by stroke?

械 has 11 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 械 and 枯?

械 (xiè) and 枯 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 械?

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

Q: What common words use 械?

Common words containing 械 include: 机械 (jī xiè) — mechanical; machinery; 器械 (qì xiè) — apparatus or equipment; 军械 (jūn xiè) — Armaments / ordnance.

How to Write 械

The character 械 (xiè) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 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

械 is pronounced xiè in Mandarin Chinese. It means tool; weapon; mechanism.

As an HSK Level 6 character, 械 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 械

机械 jī xiè

mechanical; machinery

器械 qì xiè

apparatus or equipment

军械 jūn xiè

Armaments / ordnance

Example Sentences

这台机械很先进。

zhè tái jī xiè hěn xiān jìn

This machinery is very advanced.

医院里有很多医疗器械。

yī yuàn lǐ yǒu hěn duō yī liáo qì xiè

There are many medical devices in the hospital.

这里的军械管理很严格。

zhè lǐ de jūn xiè guǎn lǐ hěn yán gé

The management of weaponry here is very strict.

Similar Characters

枯 kū

枰 píng

枳 zhǐ

Practice Writing 械 (xiè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 械

What does 械 (xiè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 械 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 械 and 枯?

What mistakes do learners make writing 械?

What common words use 械?

How to Write 械 (xiè)