COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 戏 is built
Traditional etymology note: A hand 又 doing tricks with a spear 戈
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How to Write 戏 (xì) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
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xìTone 4 (Falling)Drop your pitch sharply and firmly.
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STROKE BY STROKE
Static stroke diagrams
Follow all 6 strokes in the correct order.
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StrokeSheetCharacter Writing Worksheet
xì
戏
trick
Common words
yóu xì
游戏
game; to play
xì jù
戏剧
a drama; a play; theater; script of a play
xì qǔ
戏曲
Chinese opera
xì
戏
trick; drama; play; show
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
戏
戏
戏
戏
戏
戏
戏
戏
LEARNING TIP
Remember 戏
Say “xì” aloud as you replay the animation. Then hide the model and write the 6 strokes from memory. Short, repeated practice builds a stronger visual and motor connection.
Practice on CanvasWORDS WITH 戏
Common words and phrases
yóu xì
game; to play
xì jù
a drama; a play; theater; script of a play
xì qǔ
Chinese opera
xì
trick; drama; play; show
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“戏”。
Zhège zì shì “xì”.
This character is “戏”.
我正在学习“戏”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xì” zì.
I am learning the character “戏”.
请写一遍“戏”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xì”.
Please write “戏” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 戏?
戏 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 戏 (xì) mean?
戏 (xì) means trick.
What is the radical of 戏?
The radical of 戏 is 戈, associated with Not yet classified.