荀 (xún) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 荀 (xún) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 荀 (xún) means "Xun (a Chinese surname)". with 9 strokes and the radical 艹.

Q: How do you write 荀 stroke by stroke?

荀 has 9 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 荀 and 兹?

荀 (xún) and 兹 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 荀?

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 荀?

Common words containing 荀 include: 荀子 (xún zi) — Xunzi (an ancient Chinese philosopher); 姓荀 (xìng xún) — Surname Xun; 荀彧 (xún yù) — Xun Yu (a famous statesman of the Three Kingdoms period).

How to Write 荀

The character 荀 (xún) is written with 9 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.

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Meaning & Pronunciation

荀 is pronounced xún in Mandarin Chinese. It means Xun (a Chinese surname).

Common Words with 荀

荀子 xún zi

Xunzi (an ancient Chinese philosopher)

姓荀 xìng xún

Surname Xun

荀彧 xún yù

Xun Yu (a famous statesman of the Three Kingdoms period)

Example Sentences

荀子是著名的思想家。

xún zi shì zhù míng de sī xiǎng jiā

Xunzi was a famous philosopher.

我的老师姓荀。

wǒ de lǎo shī xìng xún

My teacher's surname is Xun.

荀彧是三国时期的人。

xún yù shì sān guó shí qī de rén

Xun Yu was a person from the Three Kingdoms period.

Similar Characters

兹 zī

芈 mǐ

芘 pí

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Frequently Asked Questions about 荀

What does 荀 (xún) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 荀 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 荀 and 兹?

What mistakes do learners make writing 荀?

What common words use 荀?

How to Write 荀 (xún)