欣 (xīn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 欣 (xīn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 欣 (xīn) means "Joyful". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 8 strokes and the radical 欠.

Q: How do you write 欣 stroke by stroke?

欣 has 8 strokes. The radical is 欠. 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 欣 and 次?

欣 (xīn) and 次 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 欣?

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

Q: What common words use 欣?

Common words containing 欣 include: 欣赏 (xīn shǎng) — To appreciate; 欣慰 (xīn wèi) — Gratified and relieved; 欣喜 (xīn xǐ) — Joyful and happy.

How to Write 欣

The character 欣 (xīn) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 欠 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

欣 is pronounced xīn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Joyful.

As an HSK Level 5 character, 欣 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 欣

欣赏 xīn shǎng

To appreciate

欣慰 xīn wèi

Gratified and relieved

欣喜 xīn xǐ

Joyful and happy

Example Sentences

我很欣赏他的画。

wǒ hěn xīn shǎng tā de huà

I really appreciate his paintings.

老师感到很欣慰。

lǎo shī gǎn dào hěn xīn wèi

The teacher feels very gratified.

听到消息他很欣喜。

tīng dào xiāo xī tā hěn xīn xǐ

He was very joyful to hear the news.

Similar Characters

次 cì

欢 huān

欤 yú

Practice Writing 欣 (xīn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 欣

What does 欣 (xīn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 欣 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 欣 and 次?

What mistakes do learners make writing 欣?

What common words use 欣?

How to Write 欣 (xīn)