埙 (xūn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 埙 (xūn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 埙 (xūn) means "Xun (an ancient wind instrument).". with 10 strokes and the radical 土.

Q: How do you write 埙 stroke by stroke?

埙 has 10 strokes. The radical is 土. 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 埙 and 坡?

埙 (xūn) and 坡 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 埙?

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

Q: What common words use 埙?

Common words containing 埙 include: 吹埙 (chuī xūn) — to play the xun (clay flute); 陶埙 (táo xūn) — xun (an ancient clay wind instrument); 埙曲 (xūn qū) — A tune played on the xun..

How to Write 埙

The character 埙 (xūn) is written with 10 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 土 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

埙 is pronounced xūn in Mandarin Chinese. It means Xun (an ancient wind instrument)..

Common Words with 埙

吹埙 chuī xūn

to play the xun (clay flute)

陶埙 táo xūn

xun (an ancient clay wind instrument)

埙曲 xūn qū

A tune played on the xun.

Example Sentences

他在吹埙。

tā zài chuī xūn

He is playing the xun.

这是一个陶埙。

zhè shì yí gè táo xūn

This is a pottery xun (ancient wind instrument).

这首埙曲很好听。

zhè shǒu xūn qū hěn hǎo tīng

This Xun (vessel flute) music is very pleasant to hear.

Similar Characters

坡 pō

坤 kūn

坦 tǎn

Practice Writing 埙 (xūn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 埙

What does 埙 (xūn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 埙 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 埙 and 坡?

What mistakes do learners make writing 埙?

What common words use 埙?

How to Write 埙 (xūn)