COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 息 is built
Traditional etymology note: To breathe (life, 心) through one's nose 自; 心 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 息 (xī) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
breath
xīTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xī / xi
息
breath
Common words
xiū xi
休息
rest; to rest
xiāo xī
消息
news; information
xìn xī
信息
information; news; message
lì xī
利息
interest (on a loan)
chuǎn xī
喘息
to gasp for breath; to take a breather
chū xī
出息
to yield interest, profit etc; to exhale (Buddhism)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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息
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 息
Say “xī” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 10 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 息
Common words and phrases
xiū xi
rest; to rest
xiāo xī
news; information
xìn xī
information; news; message
lì xī
interest (on a loan)
chuǎn xī
to gasp for breath; to take a breather
chū xī
to yield interest, profit etc; to exhale (Buddhism)
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 息?
息 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 息 (xī) mean?
息 (xī) means breath.
What is the radical of 息?
The radical of 息 is 心, associated with Not yet classified.