COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 侠 is built
Traditional etymology note: 亻 (person) suggests the meaning, while 夹 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 侠 (xiá) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
knight-errant
xiáTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xiá
侠
knight-errant
Common words
wǔ xiá
武侠
martial arts chivalry (Chinese literary, theatrical and cinema genre); knight-errant
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 侠
Say “xiá” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
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Common words and phrases
wǔ xiá
martial arts chivalry (Chinese literary, theatrical and cinema genre); knight-errant
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“侠”。
Zhège zì shì “xiá”.
This character is “侠”.
我正在学习“侠”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xiá” zì.
I am learning the character “侠”.
请写一遍“侠”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xiá”.
Please write “侠” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 侠?
侠 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 侠 (xiá) mean?
侠 (xiá) means knight-errant.
What is the radical of 侠?
The radical of 侠 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.