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

Q: What does 獬 (xiè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 獬 (xiè) means "Xiezhi (mythical beast)". with 16 strokes and the radical 犭.

Q: How do you write 獬 stroke by stroke?

獬 has 16 strokes. The radical is 犭. 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 獬 and 獍?

獬 (xiè) and 獍 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 獬?

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

Q: What common words use 獬?

Common words containing 獬 include: 獬豸 (xiè zhì) — Xiezhi (a mythical creature in Chinese mythology); 獬冠 (xiè guān) — Xiezhi hat (ancient official's hat); 獬豸像 (xiè zhì xiàng) — Statue of Xiezhi.

How to Write 獬

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

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Meaning & Pronunciation

獬 is pronounced xiè in Mandarin Chinese. It means Xiezhi (mythical beast).

Common Words with 獬

獬豸 xiè zhì

Xiezhi (a mythical creature in Chinese mythology)

獬冠 xiè guān

Xiezhi hat (ancient official's hat)

獬豸像 xiè zhì xiàng

Statue of Xiezhi

Example Sentences

獬豸是古代的神兽。

xiè zhì shì gǔ dài de shén shòu

The Xiezhi is a mythical beast of ancient times.

官员戴着獬冠。

guān yuán dài zhe xiè guān

The official is wearing a Xiezhi crown.

门口有一对獬豸像。

mén kǒu yǒu yī duì xiè zhì xiàng

There is a pair of Xiezhi (mythical creature) statues at the entrance.

Similar Characters

獍 jìng

獐 zhāng

獗 jué

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Frequently Asked Questions about 獬

What does 獬 (xiè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 獬 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 獬 and 獍?

What mistakes do learners make writing 獬?

What common words use 獬?

How to Write 獬 (xiè)