COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 咸 is built
Traditional etymology note: One 一 voice 口 surrounded by conflict 戈
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How to Write 咸 (xián) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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xiánTone 2 (Rising)Pitch goes up like asking ‘What?’
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 9 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xián
咸
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Common words
xián
咸
all; everyone; each; widespread
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 咸
Say “xián” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 9 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 咸
Common words and phrases
xián
all; everyone; each; widespread
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“咸”。
Zhège zì shì “xián”.
This character is “咸”.
我正在学习“咸”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xián” zì.
I am learning the character “咸”.
请写一遍“咸”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xián”.
Please write “咸” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 咸?
咸 is written with 9 strokes.
What does 咸 (xián) mean?
咸 (xián) means all.
What is the radical of 咸?
The radical of 咸 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.