COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 削 is built
Traditional etymology note: 刂 (knife) suggests the meaning, while 肖 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 削 (xiāo) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to peel with a knife
xiāoTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xiāo / xuē
削
to peel with a knife
Common words
bō xuē
剥削
to exploit; exploitation
xuē jiǎn
削减
to cut down; to reduce; to lower
xuē ruò
削弱
to weaken; to impair; to cripple
xiāo
削
to peel with a knife; to pare; to cut (a ball at tennis etc)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
削
削
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削
削
削
削
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 削
Say “xiāo” 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 削
Common words and phrases
bō xuē
to exploit; exploitation
xuē jiǎn
to cut down; to reduce; to lower
xuē ruò
to weaken; to impair; to cripple
xiāo
to peel with a knife; to pare; to cut (a ball at tennis etc)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“削”。
Zhège zì shì “xiāo”.
This character is “削”.
我正在学习“削”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xiāo” zì.
I am learning the character “削”.
请写一遍“削”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xiāo”.
Please write “削” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 削?
削 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 削 (xiāo) mean?
削 (xiāo) means to peel with a knife.
What is the radical of 削?
The radical of 削 is 刂, associated with Not yet classified.