COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 挾 is built
Traditional etymology note: Wedged 夾 in one's arms 扌; 夾 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 挾 (xié) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to seize; to hold to one's bosom
xiéTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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Follow all 10 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xié
挾
to seize; to hold to one's bosom
Common words
xié
挾
to seize; to hold to one's bosom
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 挾
Say “xié” 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 挾
Common words and phrases
xié
to seize; to hold to one's bosom
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 挾?
挾 is written with 10 strokes.
What does 挾 (xié) mean?
挾 (xié) means to seize; to hold to one's bosom.
What is the radical of 挾?
The radical of 挾 is 扌, associated with Not yet classified.