貅 (xiū) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 貅 (xiū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 貅 (xiū) means "a mythical fierce beast". with 13 strokes and the radical 豸.

Q: How do you write 貅 stroke by stroke?

貅 has 13 strokes. The radical is 豸. 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 貅 and 貂?

貅 (xiū) and 貂 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 貅?

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

Q: What common words use 貅?

Common words containing 貅 include: 貔貅 (pí xiū) — Pixiu (mythical auspicious creature); 貅虎 (xiū hǔ) — brave and fierce warriors; 貅兵 (xiū bīng) — brave troops.

How to Write 貅

The character 貅 (xiū) is written with 13 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 豸 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

貅 is pronounced xiū in Mandarin Chinese. It means a mythical fierce beast.

Common Words with 貅

貔貅 pí xiū

Pixiu (mythical auspicious creature)

貅虎 xiū hǔ

brave and fierce warriors

貅兵 xiū bīng

brave troops

Example Sentences

家里摆着貔貅。

jiā lǐ bǎi zhe pí xiū

There is a Pixiu statue displayed at home.

他像貅虎一样勇敢。

tā xiàng xiū hǔ yī yàng yǒng gǎn

He is as brave as a fierce beast.

貅兵正在前进。

xiū bīng zhèng zài qián jìn

The brave troops are advancing.

Similar Characters

貂 diāo

貇 kūn

貉 háo

Practice Writing 貅 (xiū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 貅

What does 貅 (xiū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 貅 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 貅 and 貂?

What mistakes do learners make writing 貅?

What common words use 貅?

How to Write 貅 (xiū)