囟 (xìn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 囟 (xìn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 囟 (xìn) means "Fontanelle (top of the head)". with 6 strokes and the radical 囗.

Q: How do you write 囟 stroke by stroke?

囟 has 6 strokes. The radical is 囗. 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 囟 and 囚?

囟 (xìn) and 囚 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 囟?

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

Q: What common words use 囟?

Common words containing 囟 include: 囟门 (xìn mén) — Fontanelle (soft spot on a baby's head); 囟脑门 (xìn nǎo mén) — Fontanelle / Top of the head; 囟骨 (xìn gǔ) — Parietal bone / Skull bone.

How to Write 囟

The character 囟 (xìn) is written with 6 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 囗 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

囟 is pronounced xìn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Fontanelle (top of the head).

Common Words with 囟

囟门 xìn mén

Fontanelle (soft spot on a baby's head)

囟脑门 xìn nǎo mén

Fontanelle / Top of the head

囟骨 xìn gǔ

Parietal bone / Skull bone

Example Sentences

婴儿的囟门很软。

yīng ér de xìn mén hěn ruǎn

A baby's fontanelle is very soft.

他摸了摸囟脑门。

tā mō le mō xìn nǎo mén

He touched his forehead.

这是人的囟骨。

zhè shì rén de xìn gǔ

This is the human parietal bone.

Similar Characters

囚 qiú

四 sì

囝 jiǎn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 囟

What does 囟 (xìn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 囟 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 囟 and 囚?

What mistakes do learners make writing 囟?

What common words use 囟?

How to Write 囟 (xìn)