COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 邪 is built
邪 can be remembered by breaking it into 牙 + 阝. Study each component first, then connect them in the character’s left-right structure.
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How to Write 邪 (xié) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
demonic
xiéTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xié
邪
demonic
Common words
xié è
邪恶
sinister; vicious; wicked; evil
gǎi xié guī zhèng
改邪归正
to mend one's ways (idiom); to turn over a new leaf
xié
邪
demonic; iniquitous; nefarious; evil
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 邪
Say “xié” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 邪
Common words and phrases
xié è
sinister; vicious; wicked; evil
gǎi xié guī zhèng
to mend one's ways (idiom); to turn over a new leaf
xié
demonic; iniquitous; nefarious; evil
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 邪?
邪 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 邪 (xié) mean?
邪 (xié) means demonic.
What is the radical of 邪?
The radical of 邪 is 阝, associated with Not yet classified.