COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 吸 is built
Traditional etymology note: 口 (mouth) suggests the meaning, while 及 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 吸 (xī) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to breathe
xīTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xī
吸
to breathe
Common words
xī yǐn
吸引
to attract; to appeal to; to fascinate
hū xī
呼吸
to breathe
xī guǎn
吸管
(drinking) straw; pipette; eyedropper; snorkel
xī shōu
吸收
to absorb; to assimilate; to ingest; to recruit
xī qǔ
吸取
to absorb; to draw (a lesson, insight etc); to assimilate
xī dú
吸毒
to take drugs
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 吸
Say “xī” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 吸
Common words and phrases
xī yǐn
to attract; to appeal to; to fascinate
hū xī
to breathe
xī guǎn
(drinking) straw; pipette; eyedropper; snorkel
xī shōu
to absorb; to assimilate; to ingest; to recruit
xī qǔ
to absorb; to draw (a lesson, insight etc); to assimilate
xī dú
to take drugs
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 吸?
吸 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 吸 (xī) mean?
吸 (xī) means to breathe.
What is the radical of 吸?
The radical of 吸 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.