COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 柙 is built
Traditional etymology note: 木 (wood) suggests the meaning, while 甲 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 柙 (xiá) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
cage
xiáTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xiá
柙
cage
Common words
xiá
柙
cage
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 柙
Say “xiá” 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 柙
Common words and phrases
xiá
cage
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“柙”。
Zhège zì shì “xiá”.
This character is “柙”.
我正在学习“柙”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xiá” zì.
I am learning the character “柙”.
请写一遍“柙”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xiá”.
Please write “柙” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 柙?
柙 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 柙 (xiá) mean?
柙 (xiá) means cage.
What is the radical of 柙?
The radical of 柙 is 木, associated with Not yet classified.