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

Q: What does 泻 (xiè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 泻 (xiè) means "to flow out rapidly; to have diarrhea". with 8 strokes and the radical 氵.

Q: How do you write 泻 stroke by stroke?

泻 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 泻 and 㳄?

泻 (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 泻?

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 泻?

Common words containing 泻 include: 腹泻 (fù xiè) — diarrhea; 倾泻 (qīng xiè) — to pour down; to gush out; 泻药 (xiè yào) — laxative.

How to Write 泻

The character 泻 (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

泻 is pronounced xiè in Mandarin Chinese. It means to flow out rapidly; to have diarrhea.

Common Words with 泻

腹泻 fù xiè

diarrhea

倾泻 qīng xiè

to pour down; to gush out

泻药 xiè yào

laxative

Example Sentences

他今天腹泻了。

tā jīn tiān fù xiè le

He has diarrhea today.

大雨倾泻而下。

dà yǔ qīng xiè ér xià

Heavy rain poured down.

医生开了泻药。

yī shēng kāi le xiè yào

The doctor prescribed a laxative.

Similar Characters

㳄 xián

汊 chà

汐 xī

Practice Writing 泻 (xiè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 泻

What does 泻 (xiè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 泻 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 泻 and 㳄?

What mistakes do learners make writing 泻?

What common words use 泻?

How to Write 泻 (xiè)