COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 细 is built
Traditional etymology note: 纟 (silk) suggests the meaning, while 田 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 细 (xì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
thin or slender
xìTone 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
xì
细
thin or slender
Common words
xiáng xì
详细
detailed; in detail; minute
xì xīn
细心
meticulous; careful; attentive
zǐ xì
仔细
careful; attentive; cautious; to be careful; to look out
xì jié
细节
details; particulars
xì bāo
细胞
cell (biology)
xì jūn
细菌
bacterium; germ
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
细
细
细
细
细
细
细
细
LEARNING TIP
Remember 细
Say “xì” 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.
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Common words and phrases
xiáng xì
detailed; in detail; minute
xì xīn
meticulous; careful; attentive
zǐ xì
careful; attentive; cautious; to be careful; to look out
xì jié
details; particulars
xì bāo
cell (biology)
xì jūn
bacterium; germ
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“细”。
Zhège zì shì “xì”.
This character is “细”.
我正在学习“细”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xì” zì.
I am learning the character “细”.
请写一遍“细”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xì”.
Please write “细” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 细?
细 is written with 8 strokes.
What does 细 (xì) mean?
细 (xì) means thin or slender.
What is the radical of 细?
The radical of 细 is 纟, associated with Not yet classified.