COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 谢 is built
Traditional etymology note: 讠 (speech) suggests the meaning, while 射 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 谢 (xiè) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to thank
xièTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 12 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xiè
谢
to thank
Common words
xiè xiè
谢谢
to thank; thanks; thank you
gǎn xiè
感谢
(express) thanks; gratitude; grateful; thankful
diāo xiè
凋谢
to wither; to wilt; wizened
xiè jué
谢绝
to refuse politely
xīn chén dài xiè
新陈代谢
metabolism (biology); the new replaces the old (idiom)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
谢
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谢
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谢
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 谢
Say “xiè” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 12 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 谢
Common words and phrases
xiè xiè
to thank; thanks; thank you
gǎn xiè
(express) thanks; gratitude; grateful; thankful
diāo xiè
to wither; to wilt; wizened
xiè jué
to refuse politely
xīn chén dài xiè
metabolism (biology); the new replaces the old (idiom)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“谢”。
Zhège zì shì “xiè”.
This character is “谢”.
我正在学习“谢”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xiè” zì.
I am learning the character “谢”.
请写一遍“谢”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xiè”.
Please write “谢” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 谢?
谢 is written with 12 strokes.
What does 谢 (xiè) mean?
谢 (xiè) means to thank.
What is the radical of 谢?
The radical of 谢 is 讠, associated with Not yet classified.