薛 (xuē) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 薛 (xuē) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 薛 (xuē) means "Xue (a surname)". with 16 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 薛 stroke by stroke?

薛 has 16 strokes. The radical is 艹. 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 薛 and 蒟?

薛 (xuē) and 蒟 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 薛?

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

Q: What common words use 薛?

Common words containing 薛 include: 薛先生 (xuē xiān shēng) — Mr. Xue; 姓薛 (xìng xuē) — Surname Xue; 薛定谔 (xuē dìng è) — Schrödinger.

How to Write 薛

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

薛 is pronounced xuē in Mandarin Chinese. It means Xue (a surname).

Common Words with 薛

薛先生 xuē xiān shēng

Mr. Xue

姓薛 xìng xuē

Surname Xue

薛定谔 xuē dìng è

Schrödinger

Example Sentences

薛先生是我的老师。

xuē xiān shēng shì wǒ de lǎo shī

Mr. Xue is my teacher.

我的一位朋友姓薛。

wǒ de yī wèi péng yǒu xìng xuē

One of my friends is surnamed Xue.

你听过薛定谔的猫吗？

nǐ tīng guò xuē dìng è de māo ma

Have you heard of Schrödinger's cat?

Similar Characters

蒟 jǔ

蒻 ruò

蓂 míng

Practice Writing 薛 (xuē)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 薛

What does 薛 (xuē) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 薛 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 薛 and 蒟?

What mistakes do learners make writing 薛?

What common words use 薛?

How to Write 薛 (xuē)