COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 泻 is built
Traditional etymology note: 氵 (water) suggests the meaning, while 写 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 泻 (xiè) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to flow out swiftly
xièTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 8 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xiè
泻
to flow out swiftly
Common words
fù xiè
腹泻
diarrhea; to have the runs
xiè
泻
to flow out swiftly; to flood; a torrent; diarrhea
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
泻
泻
泻
泻
泻
泻
泻
泻
LEARNING TIP
Remember 泻
Say “xiè” 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 泻
Common words and phrases
fù xiè
diarrhea; to have the runs
xiè
to flow out swiftly; to flood; a torrent; diarrhea
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 泻?
泻 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 泻 (xiè) mean?
泻 (xiè) means to flow out swiftly.
What is the radical of 泻?
The radical of 泻 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.