COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 夕 is built
Traditional etymology note: A crescent moon
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How to Write 夕 (xī) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
dusk
xīTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 3 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xī
夕
dusk
Common words
chú xī
除夕
lunar New Year's Eve
qián xī
前夕
eve; the day before
xī yáng
夕阳
sunset; the setting sun
zhāo xī xiāng chǔ
朝夕相处
to spend all one's time together (idiom)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
夕
夕
夕
夕
夕
夕
夕
夕
LEARNING TIP
Remember 夕
Say “xī” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 3 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 夕
Common words and phrases
chú xī
lunar New Year's Eve
qián xī
eve; the day before
xī yáng
sunset; the setting sun
zhāo xī xiāng chǔ
to spend all one's time together (idiom)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 夕?
夕 is written with 3 strokes.
What does 夕 (xī) mean?
夕 (xī) means dusk.
What is the radical of 夕?
The radical of 夕 is 夕, associated with Not yet classified.