COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 希 is built
希 can be remembered by breaking it into 乂 + 布. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s top-bottom structure.
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How to Write 希 (xī) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to hope
xīTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 7 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xī
希
to hope
Common words
xī wàng
希望
to hope; a hope; a wish (CL:個|个[ge4])
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 希
Say “xī” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 7 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 希
Common words and phrases
xī wàng
to hope; a hope; a wish (CL:個|个[ge4])
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“希”。
Zhège zì shì “xī”.
This character is “希”.
我正在学习“希”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xī” zì.
I am learning the character “希”.
请写一遍“希”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xī”.
Please write “希” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 希?
希 is written with 7 strokes.
What does 希 (xī) mean?
希 (xī) means to hope.
What is the radical of 希?
The radical of 希 is 巾, associated with Not yet classified.