COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 涎 is built
Traditional etymology note: 氵 (water) suggests the meaning, while 延 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 涎 (xián) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
saliva
xiánTone 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
xián
涎
saliva
Common words
xián
涎
saliva
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 涎
Say “xián” 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 涎
Common words and phrases
xián
saliva
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 涎?
涎 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 涎 (xián) mean?
涎 (xián) means saliva.
What is the radical of 涎?
The radical of 涎 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.