雪 (xuě) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 雪 (xuě) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 雪 (xuě) means "snow". It is an HSK Level 2 character, with 11 strokes and the radical 雨.

Q: How do you write 雪 stroke by stroke?

雪 has 11 strokes. The radical is 雨. 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 雪 and 雩?

雪 (xuě) and 雩 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 雪?

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

Q: What common words use 雪?

Common words containing 雪 include: 下雪 (xià xuě) — to snow; 雪人 (xuě rén) — snowman; 滑雪 (huá xuě) — skiing.

How to Write 雪

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

雪 is pronounced xuě in Mandarin Chinese. It means snow.

As an HSK Level 2 character, 雪 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Common Words with 雪

下雪 xià xuě

to snow

雪人 xuě rén

snowman

滑雪 huá xuě

skiing

Example Sentences

今天外面下雪了。

jīn tiān wài miàn xià xuě le

It's snowing outside today.

我们一起堆雪人。

wǒ men yì qǐ duī xuě rén

We build a snowman together.

我冬天喜欢滑雪。

wǒ dōng tiān xǐ huān huá xuě

I like skiing in winter.

Similar Characters

雩 yú

雯 wén

雳 lì

Practice Writing 雪 (xuě)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 雪

What does 雪 (xuě) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 雪 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 雪 and 雩?

What mistakes do learners make writing 雪?

What common words use 雪?

How to Write 雪 (xuě)