COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 挟 is built
Traditional etymology note: Wedged 夹 in one's arms 扌; 夹 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 挟 (xié) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
(bound form) to clasp under the arm
xiéTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xié
挟
(bound form) to clasp under the arm
Common words
xié chí
挟持
to seize (sb) by the arms; to hold under duress; to abduct
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
挟
挟
挟
挟
挟
挟
挟
挟
LEARNING TIP
Remember 挟
Say “xié” 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 挟
Common words and phrases
xié chí
to seize (sb) by the arms; to hold under duress; to abduct
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 挟?
挟 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 挟 (xié) mean?
挟 (xié) means (bound form) to clasp under the arm.
What is the radical of 挟?
The radical of 挟 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.