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

Q: What does 鸺 (xiū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 鸺 (xiū) means "owlet". with 11 strokes and the radical 鸟.

Q: How do you write 鸺 stroke by stroke?

鸺 has 11 strokes. The radical is 鸟. 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 鸺 and 袅?

鸺 (xiū) and 袅 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 鸺?

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

Q: What common words use 鸺?

Common words containing 鸺 include: 鸺鹠 (xiū liú) — pygmy owl / owlet; 小鸺鹠 (xiǎo xiū liú) — Little owlet; 鸺鹠鸣 (xiū liú míng) — The owlet chirps..

How to Write 鸺

The character 鸺 (xiū) is written with 11 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 鸟 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

鸺 is pronounced xiū in Mandarin Chinese. It means owlet.

Common Words with 鸺

鸺鹠 xiū liú

pygmy owl / owlet

小鸺鹠 xiǎo xiū liú

Little owlet

鸺鹠鸣 xiū liú míng

The owlet chirps.

Example Sentences

鸺鹠是小猫头鹰。

xiū liú shì xiǎo māo tóu yīng

The owlet is a small owl.

这只小鸺鹠很可爱。

zhè zhǐ xiǎo xiū liú hěn kě ài

This little owlet is very cute.

夜里听见鸺鹠鸣。

yè lǐ tīng jiàn xiū liú míng

The hooting of an owl is heard at night.

Similar Characters

袅 niǎo

鸥 ōu

鸦 yā

Practice Writing 鸺 (xiū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 鸺

What does 鸺 (xiū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 鸺 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 鸺 and 袅?

What mistakes do learners make writing 鸺?

What common words use 鸺?

How to Write 鸺 (xiū)