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

Q: What does 馨 (xīn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 馨 (xīn) means "Fragrant". with 20 strokes and the radical 香.

Q: How do you write 馨 stroke by stroke?

馨 has 20 strokes. The radical is 香. 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 馨 and 馥?

馨 (xīn) and 馥 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 馨?

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

Q: What common words use 馨?

Common words containing 馨 include: 温馨 (wēn xīn) — Warm and cozy; 馨香 (xīn xiāng) — Fragrance; 宁馨 (níng xīn) — Lovely (usually describing a child)..

How to Write 馨

The character 馨 (xīn) is written with 20 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 香 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

馨 is pronounced xīn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Fragrant.

Common Words with 馨

温馨 wēn xīn

Warm and cozy

馨香 xīn xiāng

Fragrance

宁馨 níng xīn

Lovely (usually describing a child).

Example Sentences

这个家很温馨。

zhè ge jiā hěn wēn xīn

This home is very warm and cozy.

花朵散发着馨香。

huā duǒ sàn fà zhe xīn xiāng

The flowers give off a sweet fragrance.

这是一个宁馨的夜晚。

zhè shì yí gè níng xīn de yè wǎn

This is a peaceful and tranquil night.

Similar Characters

馥 fù

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Frequently Asked Questions about 馨

What does 馨 (xīn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 馨 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 馨 and 馥?

What mistakes do learners make writing 馨?

What common words use 馨?

How to Write 馨 (xīn)