COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 俠 is built
Traditional etymology note: Someone 亻 who supports 夾 others; 夾 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 俠 (xiá) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
chivalrous person; knight-errant
xiáTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xiá
俠
chivalrous person; knight-errant
Common words
xiá
俠
chivalrous person; knight-errant
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 俠
Say “xiá” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 俠
Common words and phrases
xiá
chivalrous person; knight-errant
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“俠”。
Zhège zì shì “xiá”.
This character is “俠”.
我正在学习“俠”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xiá” zì.
I am learning the character “俠”.
请写一遍“俠”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xiá”.
Please write “俠” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 俠?
俠 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 俠 (xiá) mean?
俠 (xiá) means chivalrous person; knight-errant.
What is the radical of 俠?
The radical of 俠 is 亻, associated with Not yet classified.