岫 (xiù) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 岫 (xiù) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 岫 (xiù) means "Mountain peak / Cave". with 8 strokes and the radical 山.

Q: How do you write 岫 stroke by stroke?

岫 has 8 strokes. The radical is 山. 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 岫 and 屹?

岫 (xiù) and 屹 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 岫?

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

Q: What common words use 岫?

Common words containing 岫 include: 岫岩 (xiù yán) — Xiuyan (a place in Liaoning); 云岫 (yún xiù) — Cloud-shrouded peaks.; 岫玉 (xiù yù) — Xiuyan jade.

How to Write 岫

The character 岫 (xiù) is written with 8 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 山 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

岫 is pronounced xiù in Mandarin Chinese. It means Mountain peak / Cave.

Common Words with 岫

岫岩 xiù yán

Xiuyan (a place in Liaoning)

云岫 yún xiù

Cloud-shrouded peaks.

岫玉 xiù yù

Xiuyan jade

Example Sentences

岫岩的玉很有名。

xiù yán de yù hěn yǒu míng

The jade from Xiuyan is very famous.

云岫在山间飘动。

yún xiù zài shān jiān piāo dòng

Clouds float among the mountain peaks.

她买了一块岫玉。

tā mǎi le yī kuài xiù yù

She bought a piece of Xiuyan jade.

Similar Characters

屹 yì

屺 qǐ

屾 shēn

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Frequently Asked Questions about 岫

What does 岫 (xiù) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 岫 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 岫 and 屹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 岫?

What common words use 岫?

How to Write 岫 (xiù)