COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 咥 is built
Traditional etymology note: 口 (mouth) suggests the meaning, while 至 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 咥 (xì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
gnaw
xìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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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
xì
咥
gnaw
Common words
xì
咥
gnaw
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 咥
Say “xì” 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 咥
Common words and phrases
xì
gnaw
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 咥?
咥 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 咥 (xì) mean?
咥 (xì) means gnaw.
What is the radical of 咥?
The radical of 咥 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.