COMPONENTS & ETYMOLOGY
How 汐 is built
Traditional etymology note: The evening 夕 tide 氵; 夕 also provides the pronunciation
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How to Write 汐 (xī) — Chinese Character Stroke Order, Meaning & Practice Sheet
night tides
xīTone 1 (High)Keep your pitch high and level.
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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
xī
汐
night tides
Common words
xī
汐
night tides
Follow the stroke order, then write it on your own.
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LEARNING TIP
Remember 汐
Say “xī” 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 汐
Common words and phrases
xī
night tides
IN CONTEXT
Example sentences
这个字是“汐”。
Zhège zì shì “xī”.
This character is “汐”.
我正在学习“汐”字。
Wǒ zhèngzài xuéxí “xī” zì.
I am learning the character “汐”.
请写一遍“汐”。
Qǐng xiě yí biàn “xī”.
Please write “汐” once.
Frequently asked questions
How many strokes are in 汐?
汐 is written with 6 strokes.
What does 汐 (xī) mean?
汐 (xī) means night tides.
What is the radical of 汐?
The radical of 汐 is 氵, associated with Not yet classified.