COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 惜 is built
Traditional etymology note: To feel 忄 for the past 昔; 昔 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 惜 (xī) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
to cherish
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STROKE BY STROKE
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Follow all 11 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xī
惜
to cherish
Common words
kě xī
可惜
it is a pity; what a pity; unfortunately
zhēn xī
珍惜
to treasure; to value; to cherish
ài xī
爱惜
to cherish; to treasure; to use sparingly
bù xī
不惜
not stint; not spare; not hesitate (to do sth); not scruple (to do sth)
lián xī
怜惜
to take pity on; to feel tenderness toward
wǎn xī
惋惜
to regret; to feel that it is a great pity; to feel sorry for sb
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 惜
Say “xī” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 11 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 惜
Common words and phrases
kě xī
it is a pity; what a pity; unfortunately
zhēn xī
to treasure; to value; to cherish
ài xī
to cherish; to treasure; to use sparingly
bù xī
not stint; not spare; not hesitate (to do sth); not scruple (to do sth)
lián xī
to take pity on; to feel tenderness toward
wǎn xī
to regret; to feel that it is a great pity; to feel sorry for sb
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“惜”。
Zhège zì shì “xī”.
This character is “惜”.
我正在学习“惜”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xī” zì.
I am learning the character “惜”.
请写一遍“惜”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xī”.
Please write “惜” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 惜?
惜 is written with 11 strokes.
What does 惜 (xī) mean?
惜 (xī) means to cherish.
What is the radical of 惜?
The radical of 惜 is 忄, associated with Not yet classified.