COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 夕 is built
Traditional etymology note: A crescent moon
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How to Write 夕 (xī) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
dusk
xīTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 3 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xī
夕
dusk
Common words
chú xī
除夕
lunar New Year's Eve
qián xī
前夕
eve; the day before
xī yáng
夕阳
sunset; the setting sun
zhāo xī xiāng chǔ
朝夕相处
to spend all one's time together (idiom)
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
夕
夕
夕
夕
夕
夕
夕
夕
LEARNING TIP
Remember 夕
Say “xī” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 3 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 夕
Common words and phrases
chú xī
lunar New Year's Eve
qián xī
eve; the day before
xī yáng
sunset; the setting sun
zhāo xī xiāng chǔ
to spend all one's time together (idiom)
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“夕”。
Zhège zì shì “xī”.
This character is “夕”.
我正在学习“夕”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xī” zì.
I am learning the character “夕”.
请写一遍“夕”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xī”.
Please write “夕” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 夕?
夕 is written with 3 strokes.
What does 夕 (xī) mean?
夕 (xī) means dusk.
What is the radical of 夕?
The radical of 夕 is 夕, associated with Not yet classified.