COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 隙 is built
Traditional etymology note: A crack 日 dividing two things 小; 阝 provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 隙 (xì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
crack
xìTone 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
xì
隙
crack
Common words
jiàn xì
间隙
interval; gap; clearance
kòng xì
空隙
crack; gap between two objects; gap in time between two events
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 隙
Say “xì” 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 隙
Common words and phrases
jiàn xì
interval; gap; clearance
kòng xì
crack; gap between two objects; gap in time between two events
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 隙?
隙 is written with 12 strokes.
What does 隙 (xì) mean?
隙 (xì) means crack.
What is the radical of 隙?
The radical of 隙 is 阝, associated with Not yet classified.