COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 喜 is built
Traditional etymology note: Singing 口 and beating drums 壴
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How to Write 喜 (xǐ) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to be fond of
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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
xǐ
喜
to be fond of
Common words
xǐ huan
喜欢
to like; to be fond of
xǐ ài
喜爱
to like; to love; to be fond of; favorite
gōng xǐ
恭喜
to congratulate; (interj.) congratulations!
jīng xǐ
惊喜
nice surprise; to be pleasantly surprised
xǐ jù
喜剧
a comedy
xǐ shì
喜事
happy occasion; wedding
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 喜
Say “xǐ” 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 喜
Common words and phrases
xǐ huan
to like; to be fond of
xǐ ài
to like; to love; to be fond of; favorite
gōng xǐ
to congratulate; (interj.) congratulations!
jīng xǐ
nice surprise; to be pleasantly surprised
xǐ jù
a comedy
xǐ shì
happy occasion; wedding
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“喜”。
Zhège zì shì “xǐ”.
This character is “喜”.
我正在学习“喜”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xǐ” zì.
I am learning the character “喜”.
请写一遍“喜”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xǐ”.
Please write “喜” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 喜?
喜 is written with 12 strokes.
What does 喜 (xǐ) mean?
喜 (xǐ) means to be fond of.
What is the radical of 喜?
The radical of 喜 is 口, associated with Not yet classified.