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

Q: What does 歆 (xīn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 歆 (xīn) means "to enjoy; to admire". with 13 strokes and the radical 欠.

Q: How do you write 歆 stroke by stroke?

歆 has 13 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 歆 and 欲?

歆 (xīn) and 欲 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 歆?

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 歆?

Common words containing 歆 include: 歆羡 (xīn xiàn) — to admire; to envy; 歆慕 (xīn mù) — to admire; to adore; 歆享 (xīn xiǎng) — to enjoy (sacrificial offerings).

How to Write 歆

The character 歆 (xīn) is written with 13 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

歆 is pronounced xīn in Mandarin Chinese. It means to enjoy; to admire.

Common Words with 歆

歆羡 xīn xiàn

to admire; to envy

歆慕 xīn mù

to admire; to adore

歆享 xīn xiǎng

to enjoy (sacrificial offerings)

Example Sentences

令人歆羡的生活。

lìng rén xīn xiàn de shēng huó

An enviable life.

他歆慕她的才华。

tā xīn mù tā de cái huá

He admired her talent.

神灵歆享祭品。

shén líng xīn xiǎng jì pǐn

The spirits enjoy the offerings.

Similar Characters

欲 yù

欶 shuò

欷 xī

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Frequently Asked Questions about 歆

What does 歆 (xīn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 歆 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 歆 and 欲?

What mistakes do learners make writing 歆?

What common words use 歆?

How to Write 歆 (xīn)