歔 (xū) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 歔 (xū) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 歔 (xū) means "To sigh or sob". with 16 strokes and the radical 欠.

Q: How do you write 歔 stroke by stroke?

歔 has 16 strokes. The radical is 欠. 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 歔 and 歉?

歔 (xū) and 歉 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 歔?

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

Q: What common words use 歔?

Common words containing 歔 include: 歔欷 (xū xī) — To sob or sigh; 歔叹 (xū tàn) — To sigh; 歔唏 (xū xī) — To sob or sigh.

How to Write 歔

The character 歔 (xū) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 欠 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

歔 is pronounced xū in Mandarin Chinese. It means To sigh or sob.

Common Words with 歔

歔欷 xū xī

To sob or sigh

歔叹 xū tàn

To sigh

歔唏 xū xī

To sob or sigh

Example Sentences

他在低声歔欷。

tā zài dī shēng xū xī

He is sobbing quietly.

这件事令人歔叹。

zhè jiàn shì lìng rén xū tàn

This matter is lamentable.

听了让人歔唏不已。

tīng le ràng rén xū xī bù yǐ

It was heartbreaking to hear.

Similar Characters

歉 qiàn

歌 gē

歙 shè

Practice Writing 歔 (xū)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 歔

What does 歔 (xū) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 歔 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 歔 and 歉?

What mistakes do learners make writing 歔?

What common words use 歔?

How to Write 歔 (xū)