COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 昔 is built
Traditional etymology note: Twenty 廿 days ago 日
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How to Write 昔 (xī) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
former times
xīTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xī
昔
former times
Common words
xī rì
昔日
former days; in the past
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 昔
Say “xī” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 8 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 昔
Common words and phrases
xī rì
former days; in the past
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“昔”。
Zhège zì shì “xī”.
This character is “昔”.
我正在学习“昔”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xī” zì.
I am learning the character “昔”.
请写一遍“昔”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xī”.
Please write “昔” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 昔?
昔 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 昔 (xī) mean?
昔 (xī) means former times.
What is the radical of 昔?
The radical of 昔 is 日, associated with Not yet classified.