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

Q: What does 蟹 (xiè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 蟹 (xiè) means "crab". with 19 strokes and the radical 虫.

Q: How do you write 蟹 stroke by stroke?

蟹 has 19 strokes. The radical is 虫. 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 蟹 and 螫?

蟹 (xiè) and 螫 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 蟹?

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

Q: What common words use 蟹?

Common words containing 蟹 include: 螃蟹 (páng xiè) — Crab; 蟹肉 (xiè ròu) — crab meat; 蟹黄 (xiè huáng) — crab roe.

How to Write 蟹

The character 蟹 (xiè) is written with 19 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 虫 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

蟹 is pronounced xiè in Mandarin Chinese. It means crab.

Common Words with 蟹

螃蟹 páng xiè

Crab

蟹肉 xiè ròu

crab meat

蟹黄 xiè huáng

crab roe

Example Sentences

我们今天吃螃蟹。

wǒ men jīn tiān chī páng xiè

We are eating crabs today.

蟹肉的味道很鲜。

xiè ròu de wèi dào hěn xiān

Crab meat tastes very fresh.

蟹黄非常好吃。

xiè huáng fēi cháng hǎo chī

Crab roe is very delicious.

Similar Characters

螫 shì

螬 cáo

螳 táng

Practice Writing 蟹 (xiè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 蟹

What does 蟹 (xiè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 蟹 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 蟹 and 螫?

What mistakes do learners make writing 蟹?

What common words use 蟹?

How to Write 蟹 (xiè)