COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 狭 is built
Traditional etymology note: 犭 (dog) suggests the meaning, while 夹 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 狭 (xiá) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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xiáTone 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
xiá
狭
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Common words
xiá ài
狭隘
(of a path etc) narrow; (of a living space etc) cramped; (of a way of thinking, a definition etc) narrow; limited
xiá xiǎo
狭小
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xiá yì
狭义
narrow sense; restricted sense
xiá zhǎi
狭窄
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Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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狭
狭
狭
狭
狭
狭
LEARNING TIP
Remember 狭
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 狭
Common words and phrases
xiá ài
(of a path etc) narrow; (of a living space etc) cramped; (of a way of thinking, a definition etc) narrow; limited
xiá xiǎo
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xiá yì
narrow sense; restricted sense
xiá zhǎi
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Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 狭?
狭 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 狭 (xiá) mean?
狭 (xiá) means narrow.
What is the radical of 狭?
The radical of 狭 is 犭, associated with Not yet classified.