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

Q: What does 谢 (xiè) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 谢 (xiè) means "to thank; to wither; to decline". It is an HSK Level 1 character, with 12 strokes and the radical 讠.

Q: How do you write 谢 stroke by stroke?

谢 has 12 strokes. The radical is 讠. 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 谢 and 请?

谢 (xiè) and 请 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 谢?

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

Q: What common words use 谢?

Common words containing 谢 include: 谢谢 (xiè xiè) — thank you; 感谢 (gǎn xiè) — to thank / gratitude; 谢礼 (xiè lǐ) — a thank-you gift.

How to Write 谢

The character 谢 (xiè) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 讠 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

谢 is pronounced xiè in Mandarin Chinese. It means to thank; to wither; to decline.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 谢 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 谢

谢谢 xiè xiè

thank you

感谢 gǎn xiè

to thank / gratitude

谢礼 xiè lǐ

a thank-you gift

Example Sentences

谢谢你的帮助。

xiè xiè nǐ de bāng zhù

Thank you for your help.

我非常感谢你。

wǒ fēi cháng gǎn xiè nǐ

I am very grateful to you.

这是给你的谢礼。

zhè shì gěi nǐ de xiè lǐ

This is a thank-you gift for you.

Similar Characters

请 qǐng

诸 zhū

诹 zōu

Practice Writing 谢 (xiè)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 谢

What does 谢 (xiè) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 谢 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 谢 and 请?

What mistakes do learners make writing 谢?

What common words use 谢?

How to Write 谢 (xiè)