COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 仙 is built
Traditional etymology note: 亻 (person) suggests the meaning, while 山 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 仙 (xiān) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
immortal
xiānTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.
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xiān
仙
immortal
Common words
shén xiān
神仙
Daoist immortal; supernatural entity; (in modern fiction) fairy, elf, leprechaun etc; fig. lighthearted person
xiān hè
仙鹤
red-crowned crane (Grus japonensis)
xiān nǚ
仙女
fairy
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 仙
Say “xiān” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
shén xiān
Daoist immortal; supernatural entity; (in modern fiction) fairy, elf, leprechaun etc; fig. lighthearted person
xiān hè
red-crowned crane (Grus japonensis)
xiān nǚ
fairy
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 仙?
仙 is written with 5 strokes.
What does 仙 (xiān) mean?
仙 (xiān) means immortal.
What is the radical of 仙?
The radical of 仙 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.