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How to Write 卌 (xì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet

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Tone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.

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STROKE BY STROKE

Static stroke diagrams

Follow all 5 strokes in the correct order.

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Common words

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Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY

Understanding 卌

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Use the stroke animation above to study the character’s complete form.

Traditional etymology note: Four tally marks; compare ten 十, twenty 廿, and thirty 卅

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LEARNING TIP

Remember 卌

Say “xì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 5 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.

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WORDS WITH 卌

Common words and phrases

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IN CONTEXT

Example sentences

这个字是“卌”。

Zhège zì shì “xì”.

This character is “卌”.

我正在学习“卌”字。

Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xì” zì.

I am learning the character “卌”.

请写一遍“卌”。

Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xì”.

Please write “卌” once.

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Frequently asked questions

How many strokes are in 卌?

卌 is written with 5 strokes.

What does 卌 (xì) mean?

卌 (xì) means forty.

What is the radical of 卌?

The radical of 卌 is 十, associated with Not yet classified.