杏 (xìng) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 杏 (xìng) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 杏 (xìng) means "Apricot". with 7 strokes and the radical 木.

Q: How do you write 杏 stroke by stroke?

杏 has 7 strokes. The radical is 木. 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 杏 and 未?

杏 (xìng) and 未 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 杏?

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

Q: What common words use 杏?

Common words containing 杏 include: 杏子 (xìng zi) — Apricot; 杏仁 (xìng rén) — Almond; apricot kernel; 杏树 (xìng shù) — Apricot tree.

How to Write 杏

The character 杏 (xìng) is written with 7 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 木 is one of its key components.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

杏 is pronounced xìng in Mandarin Chinese. It means Apricot.

Common Words with 杏

杏子 xìng zi

Apricot

杏仁 xìng rén

Almond; apricot kernel

杏树 xìng shù

Apricot tree

Example Sentences

我想吃黄色的杏子。

wǒ xiǎng chī huáng sè de xìng zi

I want to eat yellow apricots.

杏仁对身体很好。

xìng rén duì shēn tǐ hěn hǎo

Almonds are very good for your health.

院子里有一棵杏树。

yuàn zi lǐ yǒu yī kē xìng shù

There is an apricot tree in the yard.

Similar Characters

未 wèi

末 mò

本 běn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 杏

What does 杏 (xìng) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 杏 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 杏 and 未?

What mistakes do learners make writing 杏?

What common words use 杏?

How to Write 杏 (xìng)