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

Q: What does 泄 (xiè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 泄 (xiè) means "To leak; to vent; to release". with 8 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 泄 stroke by stroke?

泄 has 8 strokes. The radical is 氵. 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 泄 and 㳄?

泄 (xiè) and 㳄 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 泄?

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

Q: What common words use 泄?

Common words containing 泄 include: 泄露 (xiè lòu) — To leak (information); to reveal; 泄气 (xiè qì) — To lose heart; to be discouraged; to leak air; 宣泄 (xuān xiè) — To vent; to release (emotions)..

How to Write 泄

The character 泄 (xiè) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 氵 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

泄 is pronounced xiè in Mandarin Chinese. It means To leak; to vent; to release.

Common Words with 泄

泄露 xiè lòu

To leak (information); to reveal

泄气 xiè qì

To lose heart; to be discouraged; to leak air

宣泄 xuān xiè

To vent; to release (emotions).

Example Sentences

秘密被泄露了。

mì mì bèi xiè lòu le

The secret has been leaked.

别泄气，继续努力。

bié xiè qì jì xù nǔ lì

Don't lose heart, keep trying.

他在宣泄压力。

tā zài xuān xiè yā lì

He is venting his stress.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

汊 chà

汐 xī

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Frequently Asked Questions about 泄

What does 泄 (xiè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 泄 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 泄 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 泄?

What common words use 泄?

How to Write 泄 (xiè)