诩 (xǔ) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 诩 (xǔ) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 诩 (xǔ) means "to boast". with 8 strokes and the radical 讠.

Q: How do you write 诩 stroke by stroke?

诩 has 8 strokes. The radical is 讠. 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 诩 and 讲?

诩 (xǔ) and 讲 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 诩?

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

Q: What common words use 诩?

Common words containing 诩 include: 自诩 (zì xǔ) — to praise oneself; to brag (simplified); 夸诩 (kuā xǔ) — to brag / to boast; 诩 (xǔ) — to boast.

How to Write 诩

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

诩 is pronounced xǔ in Mandarin Chinese. It means to boast.

Common Words with 诩

自诩 zì xǔ

to praise oneself; to brag (simplified)

夸诩 kuā xǔ

to brag / to boast

诩 xǔ

to boast

Example Sentences

他自诩为天才。

tā zì xǔ wèi tiān cái

He boasted of being a genius.

不要到处夸诩自己。

bú yào dào chù kuā xǔ zì jǐ

Don't brag about yourself everywhere.

他以此自诩。

tā yǐ cǐ zì xǔ

He prides himself on this.

Similar Characters

讲 jiǎng

讳 huì

讴 ōu

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Frequently Asked Questions about 诩

What does 诩 (xǔ) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 诩 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 诩 and 讲?

What mistakes do learners make writing 诩?

What common words use 诩?

How to Write 诩 (xǔ)