COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 醒 is built
Traditional etymology note: 酉 (wine) suggests the meaning, while 星 suggests the pronunciation.
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How to Write 醒 (xǐng) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to wake up
xǐngTone 3 (Dipping)Let your pitch fall, then rise.
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 16 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xǐng
醒
to wake up
Common words
tí xǐng
提醒
to remind; to call attention to; to warn of
qīng xǐng
清醒
clear-headed; sober; awake
huàn xǐng
唤醒
to wake sb; to rouse
jué xǐng
觉醒
to awaken; to come to realize; awakened to the truth; the truth dawns upon one
sū xǐng
苏醒
to come to; to awaken; to regain consciousness
xǐng mù
醒目
eye-grabbing (headline); striking (illustration)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 醒
Say “xǐng” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 16 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 醒
Common words and phrases
tí xǐng
to remind; to call attention to; to warn of
qīng xǐng
clear-headed; sober; awake
huàn xǐng
to wake sb; to rouse
jué xǐng
to awaken; to come to realize; awakened to the truth; the truth dawns upon one
sū xǐng
to come to; to awaken; to regain consciousness
xǐng mù
eye-grabbing (headline); striking (illustration)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“醒”。
Zhège zì shì “xǐng”.
This character is “醒”.
我正在学习“醒”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xǐng” zì.
I am learning the character “醒”.
请写一遍“醒”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xǐng”.
Please write “醒” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 醒?
醒 is written with 16 strokes.
What does 醒 (xǐng) mean?
醒 (xǐng) means to wake up.
What is the radical of 醒?
The radical of 醒 is 酉, associated with Not yet classified.