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

Q: What does 燮 (xiè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 燮 (xiè) means "to harmonize; to blend". with 17 strokes and the radical 火.

Q: How do you write 燮 stroke by stroke?

燮 has 17 strokes. The radical is 火. 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 燮 and 熜?

燮 (xiè) and 熜 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 燮?

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

Q: What common words use 燮?

Common words containing 燮 include: 燮理 (xiè lǐ) — to manage and harmonize (affairs of state); 燮和 (xiè hé) — to harmonize; to reconcile; 调燮 (diào xiè) — To harmonize; to regulate.

How to Write 燮

The character 燮 (xiè) is written with 17 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 火 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

燮 is pronounced xiè in Mandarin Chinese. It means to harmonize; to blend.

Common Words with 燮

燮理 xiè lǐ

to manage and harmonize (affairs of state)

燮和 xiè hé

to harmonize; to reconcile

调燮 diào xiè

To harmonize; to regulate

Example Sentences

他负责燮理政务。

tā fù zé xiè lǐ zhèng wù

He is responsible for coordinating government affairs.

这种药可以燮和阴阳。

zhè zhǒng yào kě yǐ xiè hé yīn yáng

This medicine can harmonize Yin and Yang.

身体需要好好调燮。

shēn tǐ xū yào hǎo hǎo diào xiè

The body needs proper conditioning and care.

Similar Characters

熜 cōng

熠 yì

熨 yù

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Frequently Asked Questions about 燮

What does 燮 (xiè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 燮 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 燮 and 熜?

What mistakes do learners make writing 燮?

What common words use 燮?

How to Write 燮 (xiè)